VILLA NUEVA EL

7455 OLD MILITARY RD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520

www.bisd.us/villa_nueva/

361 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Villa Nueva Elementary is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, and is part of the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Situated on Old Military Road, the school serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth, student character, and preparation for future success. As a member of the BISD network, the school follows the district’s standard curriculum while striving to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes community involvement and academic development, aiming to provide students with the resources necessary to excel in a global society. Through various educational programs, extracurricular activities, and a commitment to high standards, Villa Nueva Elementary works to bridge the gap between early childhood education and middle school readiness. Parents and community members can access resources, school calendars, and contact information through the official school website hosted by the district.

361

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VILLA NUEVA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	355
Two or More	1

Hispanic
355 (98.3 %)
White
5 (1.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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)542-3957
Website:	http://www.bisd.us/villa_nueva/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
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 57

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 56