GALLEGOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GALLEGOS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 570 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 37 teachers, GALLEGOS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

GALLEGOS ELementary School is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving students within the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Situated on Avenida Rancho Viejo, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student population.

As part of the Brownsville ISD system, the school adheres to the district’s broader mission of preparing students for future success through comprehensive curriculum standards and enrichment programs. GALLEGOS ELementary emphasizes student growth, community engagement, and the development of essential academic and social skills, aiming to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact GALLEGOS EL at (956) 547-4230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2700 AVENIDA RANCHO VIEJO
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
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GALLEGOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 570 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BROWNSVILLE ISD
Total Students:
570
Teachers:
37.38
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 570 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GALLEGOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
99.5%
White
0.5%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.