PALM GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PALM GROVE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 440 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, PALM GROVE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PALM GROVE ELementary School is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving students within the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Situated on Southmost Road, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for its local community, focusing on delivering core academic instruction while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of the BISD network, the school adheres to district-wide standards aimed at preparing young learners for success in higher grade levels.
Beyond its academic curriculum, PALM GROVE ELementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and student development. The school utilizes its official website to maintain communication with families, providing access to essential resources such as academic calendars, school policies, and updates on extracurricular activities. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to the success of its diverse student body, PALM GROVE ELementary continues to play a vital role in the educational landscape of the Brownsville area.
For more information, contact PALM GROVE EL at (956) 982-3850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-9104
(956) 982-3850
http://www.bisd.us/palmgrove/
PALM GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 440 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 440
- Teachers:
- 26.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 440 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PALM GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.3%
- White
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.