PENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PENA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 604 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 36 teachers, PENA 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.

PENA 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 academic experience while fostering a supportive environment. As part of the larger BISD system, the school follows the district’s mission to prepare students for future success by emphasizing core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating extracurricular opportunities that contribute to the social and emotional development of its students.

The school is deeply integrated into the Brownsville community, reflecting the cultural landscape of the Rio Grande Valley. It maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence and educational equity, utilizing district-provided resources and technology to enhance classroom instruction. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub, providing consistent communication regarding academic performance, school events, and district policies through its official website, ensuring that families remain actively engaged in the educational progress of their children.

For more information, contact PENA EL at (956) 547-7100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4975 SALIDA DE LA LUNA
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
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PENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 604 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BROWNSVILLE ISD
Total Students:
604
Teachers:
36.88
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 604 students

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

Hispanic/Latino
98.7%
White
0.8%
Black or African American
0.3%
Asian
0.2%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

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.