SHARP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SHARP EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 498 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 29 teachers, SHARP EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
SHARP ELementary School is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, and is part of the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Situated on Palm Boulevard, the school serves a diverse student population in the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students at the elementary level. As a member of BISD, the school adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, aiming to foster both academic achievement and social development in a supportive learning environment.
The school emphasizes community involvement and utilizes its official website as a central hub for communication between faculty, parents, and students. By offering various resources, school calendars, and program updates online, SHARP ELementary works to ensure that families stay informed about school events and academic expectations. Its commitment to the BISD mission reflects a broader goal of preparing young learners for future success through structured education, dedicated teaching staff, and active parental engagement.
For more information, contact SHARP EL at (956) 982-2930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-7292
(956) 982-2930
http://www.bisd.us/sharp/
SHARP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 498 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 498
- Teachers:
- 29
- 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 498 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHARP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.2%
- White
- 1.8%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.