GARRIGA EL

GARRIGA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POINT ISABEL ISD school district, located in PORT ISABEL, TX with about 590 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 33 teachers, GARRIGA EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

GARRIGA ELementary School is a public school located in Port Isabel, Texas, and is part of the Point Isabel Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a coastal environment. It is well-regarded for its role in the small, tight-knit Port Isabel community, often emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between early childhood development and the transition into middle school.

As a primary educational institution in the area, GARRIGA ELementary typically follows the state-mandated Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum. The school prioritizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also fostering social and emotional growth. Because of its location in the Rio Grande Valley, the school serves a diverse student population and emphasizes bilingual education and cultural integration, aiming to prepare students for academic success in the higher grades of the Point Isabel school system.

For more information, contact GARRIGA EL at (956) 943-0080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.