RAUL GARZA JR EL
RAUL GARZA JR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SAN BENITO CISD school district, located in SAN BENITO, TX with about 396 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 23 teachers, RAUL GARZA JR 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.
Raul Garza Jr. Elementary is a public school located in San Benito, Texas, serving students within the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of the local community, it strives to provide a solid educational foundation for its primary-aged students by focusing on core subjects and preparing them for the challenges of middle school.
The campus reflects the diverse cultural landscape of the Rio Grande Valley, with a strong commitment to serving the needs of its local families. Through its faculty and staff, Raul Garza Jr. Elementary aims to implement district-wide curriculum standards while promoting a safe, inclusive atmosphere. The school remains an integral part of the San Benito educational system, prioritizing student success through collaborative efforts between educators, parents, and the surrounding community.
For more information, contact RAUL GARZA JR EL at (956) 361-6900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN BENITO, TX 78586-5509
(956) 361-6900
RAUL GARZA JR EL is a public Title I school in SAN BENITO, TX with about 396 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SAN BENITO CISD
- Total Students:
- 396
- Teachers:
- 23
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 396 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RAUL GARZA JR EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.2%
- White
- 0.8%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
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.