GENERAL RICARDO SANCHEZ EL

GENERAL RICARDO SANCHEZ 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 729 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, GENERAL RICARDO SANCHEZ 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.

GENERAL RICARDO SANCHEZ ELementary, located at 2801 W. Eisenhower St. in Rio Grande City, Texas, is a public school serving the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District. Named in honor of the retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Ricardo S. Sanchez, the school serves as a point of pride for the local community, reflecting the area’s deep ties to military service and civic leadership. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in the elementary grades, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and character development within a supportive educational environment.

As part of the Rio Grande City CISD, the school emphasizes student achievement through a structured curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school. The campus is known for its commitment to the success of its diverse student body, often incorporating bilingual education and community-focused programs to ensure all students have the tools necessary to succeed. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Rio Grande City community, GENERAL RICARDO SANCHEZ ELementary strives to create a nurturing culture that encourages students to excel academically while upholding the values of discipline and integrity associated with its namesake.

For more information, contact GENERAL RICARDO SANCHEZ EL at (956) 487-7095 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.