SOUTHMOST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTHMOST EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 396 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 30 teachers, SOUTHMOST EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
SOUTHMOST ELementary School is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving as part of the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Situated on Southmost Road, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for its local neighborhood, catering to students from early childhood through the elementary grades. As a key institution within the district, SOUTHMOST ELementary is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that meets state educational standards while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development, utilizing the resources provided by the Brownsville Independent School District to enhance learning experiences. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, offering updates on academic programs, campus events, and district-wide initiatives. By focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, SOUTHMOST ELementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.
For more information, contact SOUTHMOST EL at (956) 548-8870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-8012
(956) 548-8870
http://www.bisd.us/southmost/
SOUTHMOST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 396 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 396
- Teachers:
- 30.1
- 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 396 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHMOST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.5%
- White
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.