RESACA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RESACA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 274 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 18 teachers, RESACA 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.
RESACA ELementary School is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving students within the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). The school is situated at 901 Filmore Street and is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing quality education in the Rio Grande Valley. As part of the BISD system, the school follows district-wide initiatives aimed at fostering academic growth, bilingual literacy, and student achievement in a supportive environment.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. By leveraging the resources provided by the Brownsville Independent School District, RESACA ELementary focuses on preparing its students for future academic success through structured curricula, dedicated faculty, and an emphasis on character development. For families looking for specific information regarding school events, faculty contacts, or academic calendars, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.bisd.us/resaca/.
For more information, contact RESACA EL at (956) 982-2900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-7997
(956) 982-2900
http://www.bisd.us/resaca/
RESACA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 274 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 274
- Teachers:
- 18.07
- 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 274 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RESACA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.