GARZA EL

GARZA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MCALLEN ISD school district, located in MCALLEN, TX with about 564 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 34 teachers, GARZA 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.

GARZA ELementary School, located at 6300 N 29th St in McAllen, Texas, is a public elementary school serving the McAllen Independent School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in early childhood through the elementary grades. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, literacy, and social development, preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district.

The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, which are central to the McAllen Independent School District's educational philosophy. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources, GARZA ELementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Families interested in learning more about school events, academic programs, or campus initiatives can find additional information through the school’s official website at http://garza.mcallenisd.org.

For more information, contact GARZA EL at (956) 971-4554 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6300 N 29TH ST
MCALLEN, TX 78504-4752
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GARZA EL is a public Title I school in MCALLEN, TX with about 564 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MCALLEN ISD
Total Students:
564
Teachers:
34.03
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
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 564 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GARZA EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
92.6%
White
5.0%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
0.4%

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.