F W GROSS EL

F W GROSS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the VICTORIA ISD school district, located in VICTORIA, TX with about 305 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 22 teachers, F W GROSS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

F.W. Gross Elementary School is a public school located in Victoria, Texas, serving students as part of the Victoria Independent School District (VISD). Situated on South Navarro Street, the school is named in honor of Frederick Washington Gross, a prominent African American educator and community leader who dedicated his life to the advancement of education in the region. The school operates with a focus on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children, fostering an environment aimed at both intellectual growth and social development.

As a member of the Victoria ISD community, F.W. Gross Elementary is committed to supporting a diverse student body through comprehensive curriculum standards and various extracurricular opportunities. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often leveraging community involvement and district-wide initiatives to improve student outcomes. It remains a historic fixture within Victoria, reflecting the city’s ongoing efforts to provide equitable and accessible public education to all children in the area.

For more information, contact F W GROSS EL at (361) 788-9500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.