JOHN & OLIVE HINOJOSA EL

JOHN & OLIVE HINOJOSA 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 486 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 33 teachers, JOHN & OLIVE HINOJOSA EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

JOHN & OLIVE HINOJOSA ELementary, located at 2448 Embassy St in Rio Grande City, Texas, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District (RGCCISD). As a foundational school in the region, it focuses on providing a nurturing environment where students in the early grades build their academic, social, and emotional skills. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Rio Grande Valley, emphasizing bilingual education and community involvement to ensure that all students, regardless of their starting point, have the resources needed to succeed.

The school is characterized by a commitment to academic excellence and student-centered learning. Through a combination of rigorous core curriculum and supportive teaching staff, Hinojosa Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the transition into middle school and beyond. By fostering a positive campus culture and maintaining strong communication with families, the institution acts as a cornerstone for student development in the Rio Grande City area, striving to help every child achieve their full potential in an increasingly globalized educational landscape.

For more information, contact JOHN & OLIVE HINOJOSA EL at (956) 487-3710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2448 EMBASSY ST
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582
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JOHN & OLIVE HINOJOSA EL is a public Title I school in RIO GRANDE CITY, TX with about 486 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
486
Teachers:
33.9
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 486 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN & OLIVE HINOJOSA EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
99.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
White
0.2%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.