DR MARIO E RAMIREZ EL

DR MARIO E RAMIREZ 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 502 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 39 teachers, DR MARIO E RAMIREZ EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Dr. Mario E. Ramirez Elementary, located in Rio Grande City, Texas, is a public school serving the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District. Named in honor of a prominent local physician and community leader, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Rio Grande Valley. It primarily serves a close-knit community of students and families, focusing on providing a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic foundational skills, bilingual development, and community engagement.

The school is characterized by its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and various support programs. Like many schools in the region, Dr. Mario E. Ramirez Elementary places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school climate, often involving extracurricular activities and community events to encourage student growth beyond the classroom. It serves as a vital anchor for the families in the Trophy Road area, striving to prepare young students for success in middle school and beyond through dedicated faculty and localized educational support.

For more information, contact DR MARIO E RAMIREZ EL at (956) 487-4457 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8001 TROPHY RD
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582
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DR MARIO E RAMIREZ EL is a public Title I school in RIO GRANDE CITY, TX with about 502 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
502
Teachers:
39.26
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 502 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DR MARIO E RAMIREZ EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
99.8%
White
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.