AIKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AIKEN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 739 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 44 teachers, AIKEN 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.
AIKEN ELementary is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, and is part of the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Situated on Southmost Road, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of the larger BISD system, the school follows the district’s mission to provide comprehensive educational opportunities while preparing students for academic success in their future schooling years.
The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, focusing on core academic subjects alongside social development. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing access to resources, academic calendars, and information regarding campus activities. AIKEN ELementary acts as a focal point for its neighborhood, striving to foster a positive, growth-oriented culture for its diverse student population within the Rio Grande Valley.
For more information, contact AIKEN EL at (956) 986-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-6537
(956) 986-5200
http://www.bisd.us/aiken/
AIKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 739 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 739
- Teachers:
- 44.62
- 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 739 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AIKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 52.4%
- Male
- 47.6%
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.