MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARTIN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 473 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 31 teachers, MARTIN EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

MARTIN ELementary School, located at 1701 Stanford Avenue in Brownsville, Texas, is a part of the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. As a public institution, it operates within the framework of the district’s mission to prepare students for future academic success by fostering a supportive and structured learning environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the Brownsville community, reflecting the demographic and cultural richness of the Rio Grande Valley. Through its website (http://www.bisd.us/martin/), the school communicates regularly with parents and guardians regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. MARTIN ELementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work together to ensure that every student reaches their full potential within a safe and inclusive educational setting.

For more information, contact MARTIN EL at (956) 982-2730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.