SKINNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SKINNER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 474 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 28 teachers, SKINNER 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.
SKINNER ELementary School is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, and is part of the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education rooted in the district’s broader academic standards. The campus is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for future academic success.
As a staple of the Brownsville community, SKINNER ELementary utilizes its proximity to the district’s central resources to offer a variety of programs aimed at fostering both social and cognitive growth. The school maintains a focus on community engagement, working closely with families to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. Through its website and district affiliation, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and campus-specific news.
For more information, contact SKINNER EL at (956) 982-2830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520-5518
(956) 982-2830
http://www.bisd.us/skinner/
SKINNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 474 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 474
- Teachers:
- 28.39
- 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 474 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SKINNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.9%
- White
- 1.1%
- Female
- 52.5%
- Male
- 47.5%
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.