HENRY B GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HENRY B GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the EAGLE PASS ISD school district, located in EAGLE PASS, TX with about 440 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 29 teachers, HENRY B GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY 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.

Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary is a public school located in Eagle Pass, Texas, serving students within the Eagle Pass Independent School District (EPISD). As part of a district that prides itself on community-focused education, the school is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to its elementary-age population, typically ranging from prekindergarten through fifth or sixth grade. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to create a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique demographics and needs of the Eagle Pass border community.

Located on Balcones Boulevard, the school serves as a central pillar for its neighborhood, reflecting the district’s commitment to bilingual education and cultural integration. Like other schools in the EPISD system, Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary focuses on preparing students for middle school success by fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school utilizes state-mandated instructional programs and works closely with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students have access to the resources and extracurricular opportunities necessary for a well-rounded educational experience.

For more information, contact HENRY B GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY at (830) 758-7099 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 BALCONES BLVD
EAGLE PASS, TX 78852
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HENRY B GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EAGLE PASS, TX with about 440 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:
440
Teachers:
29
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 440 students

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

Hispanic/Latino
99.1%
White
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.