BENAVIDES HEIGHTS EL

BENAVIDES HEIGHTS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the EAGLE PASS ISD school district, located in EAGLE PASS, TX with about 313 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th 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 21 teachers, BENAVIDES HEIGHTS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

BENAVIDES HEIGHTS ELementary School is a public school located in Eagle Pass, Texas, serving students within the Eagle Pass Independent School District. As a neighborhood elementary campus, it is committed to providing foundational education to the local community, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for their future transitions into middle school. The school typically follows the district’s standardized curriculum while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the diverse needs of the students in the border region.

The school benefits from being part of the Eagle Pass ISD, which emphasizes bilingual education and community involvement, reflecting the cultural identity of the area. Like many schools in the district, Benavides Heights works to maintain a focus on student achievement through consistent classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a collaborative relationship between staff, parents, and the surrounding community. By leveraging local resources and a dedicated faculty, the school aims to cultivate a positive learning atmosphere that encourages both academic excellence and personal character.

For more information, contact BENAVIDES HEIGHTS EL at (830) 758-7006 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1750 MESA DR
EAGLE PASS, TX 78852-5400
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BENAVIDES HEIGHTS EL is a public Title I school in EAGLE PASS, TX with about 313 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
EAGLE PASS ISD
Total Students:
313
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 313 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BENAVIDES HEIGHTS EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
100.0%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.