RAUL A GONZALEZ JR EL
RAUL A GONZALEZ JR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WESLACO ISD school district, located in WESLACO, TX with about 734 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 44 teachers, RAUL A GONZALEZ JR EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 A. Gonzalez Jr. Elementary School, located in Weslaco, Texas, is a public school serving the Weslaco Independent School District (WISD). The school is named in honor of Raul A. Gonzalez Jr., a prominent figure in the local community, and it is dedicated to providing a supportive and academic-focused environment for students in the early stages of their education. The campus is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success by fostering a culture of high expectations, character development, and academic excellence.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum with student-centered learning initiatives. By utilizing resources provided by WISD, the staff at Gonzalez Elementary focuses on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth to ensure that students build a strong foundation for their middle and high school years. Through active parent involvement and community engagement, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing environment.
For more information, contact RAUL A GONZALEZ JR EL at (956) 969-6760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WESLACO, TX 78596
(956) 969-6760
http://www.gonzalez.wisd.us/
RAUL A GONZALEZ JR EL is a public Title I school in WESLACO, TX with about 734 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WESLACO ISD
- Total Students:
- 734
- Teachers:
- 44.11
- 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 734 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RAUL A GONZALEZ JR EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.