GARZA EL

www.bisd.us/garza/

238 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Garza Elementary School, located at 200 Esperanza Road in Brownsville, Texas, is a public school operating under the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students. It emphasizes academic growth and character development within a structured learning environment, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is an integral part of the Brownsville community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality public education. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and community members, offering updates on academic programs, school events, and administrative resources. As part of the BISD system, Garza Elementary follows state-mandated curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

238

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARZA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	231

Hispanic
231 (97.1 %)
White
7 (2.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BROWNSVILLE ISD
Phone:	(956)982-2660
Website:	http://www.bisd.us/garza/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GARZA EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GARZA EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	107	45%
Male	131	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)