GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GONZALEZ EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 845 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 46 teachers, GONZALEZ EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
GONZALEZ ELementary School, located at 4350 Coffeeport Road in Brownsville, Texas, is a public school serving the local community within the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). As part of a district known for its emphasis on academic readiness and bilingual education, the school functions as a foundational learning environment for students in the surrounding area. Its campus is designed to provide comprehensive primary education, fostering both intellectual growth and social development in a supportive setting.
The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by aligning with the broader mission of BISD, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By utilizing the resources of the district, GONZALEZ ELementary offers a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in school activities. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational information, maintaining communication through its official district portal to ensure families are connected to school events, programs, and administrative updates.
For more information, contact GONZALEZ EL at (956) 831-6030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-4497
(956) 831-6030
http://www.bisd.us/gonzalez/
GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 845 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 845
- Teachers:
- 46.79
- 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 845 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.6%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- White
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.