RIO HONDO EL

RIO HONDO EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RIO HONDO ISD school district, located in RIO HONDO, TX with about 507 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 29 teachers, RIO HONDO 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.

RIO HONDO ELementary School, located at 700 N Reynolds St in Rio Hondo, Texas, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Rio Hondo Independent School District. Situated in a small, close-knit community in the Rio Grande Valley, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early stages of their education. By fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, the campus emphasizes the development of core literacy and numeracy skills while promoting the social and emotional growth of its young student body.

As part of the Rio Hondo ISD, the elementary school is committed to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle and high school levels. The district maintains a strong focus on community engagement and academic excellence, utilizing resources to help students overcome local challenges and excel in a changing educational landscape. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at [http://www.riohondoisd.net](http://www.riohondoisd.net).

For more information, contact RIO HONDO EL at (956) 748-1050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 N REYNOLDS ST
RIO HONDO, TX 78583-0220
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RIO HONDO EL is a public Title I school in RIO HONDO, TX with about 507 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
RIO HONDO ISD
Total Students:
507
Teachers:
29.5
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

* 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 507 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RIO HONDO EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.7%
White
8.1%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.