HENRY B GONZALEZ EL
HENRY B GONZALEZ EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LA JOYA ISD school district, located in MISSION, TX with about 606 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, HENRY B GONZALEZ 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.
Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary is a public school located in Mission, Texas, serving students within the La Joya Independent School District. Situated directly off Expressway 83, the campus is positioned to serve the growing residential communities in the Rio Grande Valley. As part of a district known for its commitment to bilingual education and academic support, the school focuses on providing foundational learning in a structured environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its local student population.
The school is named in honor of Henry B. González, the late U.S. Congressman who was a prominent civil rights advocate and the first Mexican American from Texas to be elected to the House of Representatives. Reflecting his legacy of public service and community advancement, the school emphasizes academic growth, character development, and civic engagement. Like many schools in the La Joya ISD, it typically provides a range of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at preparing students for middle school transition and long-term academic success.
For more information, contact HENRY B GONZALEZ EL at (956) 323-2460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MISSION, TX 78572
(956) 323-2460
HENRY B GONZALEZ EL is a public Title I school in MISSION, TX with about 606 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LA JOYA ISD
- Total Students:
- 606
- Teachers:
- 37.97
- 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 606 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HENRY B GONZALEZ EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 100.0%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.