ROQUE GUERRA JR EL

ROQUE GUERRA JR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD school district, located in RIO GRANDE CITY, TX with about 754 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 48 teachers, ROQUE GUERRA JR EL 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.

Roque Guerra Jr. Elementary School, located at 1600 W Main St in Rio Grande City, Texas, is a public school serving the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District (RGCCISD). Situated in the heart of Starr County, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of a district deeply rooted in the culture and demographics of the Rio Grande Valley, the school focuses on academic development while addressing the specific linguistic and social needs of its predominantly Hispanic student population.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, often incorporating bilingual education initiatives to ensure student success. Beyond the classroom, Roque Guerra Jr. Elementary strives to foster a sense of school spirit and community involvement, encouraging parental engagement and extracurricular participation. By focusing on both academic achievement and character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact ROQUE GUERRA JR EL at (956) 716-6982 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1600 W MAIN ST
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582-3907
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ROQUE GUERRA JR EL is a public Title I school in RIO GRANDE CITY, TX with about 754 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
754
Teachers:
48.09
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 754 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ROQUE GUERRA JR EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.8%
White
1.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

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.