PALM GROVE EL

www.bisd.us/palmgrove/

305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palm Grove Elementary School is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving students within the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Situated on Southmost Road, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for its local community, focusing on delivering core academic instruction while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of the BISD network, the school adheres to district-wide standards aimed at preparing young learners for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Palm Grove Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and student development. The school utilizes its official website to maintain communication with families, providing access to essential resources such as academic calendars, school policies, and updates on extracurricular activities. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to the success of its diverse student body, Palm Grove Elementary continues to play a vital role in the educational landscape of the Brownsville area.

305

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM GROVE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	297
Black	3

Hispanic
297 (97.4 %)
White
5 (1.6 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)

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)982-3850
Website:	http://www.bisd.us/palmgrove/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 41

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALM GROVE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALM GROVE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	167	54.8%
Male	138	45.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)