PETE GALLEGO EL

sites.google.com/a/eaglepassisd.net/pete-gallego-elementary/

365 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Pete Gallego Elementary School is a public school located in Eagle Pass, Texas, serving students within the Eagle Pass Independent School District (EPISD). As part of a district that prides itself on community-focused education, the school provides academic programming designed to meet the foundational needs of elementary-aged children. It plays an active role in the local Eagle Pass community, serving as an educational hub for families in the area and emphasizing student growth, literacy, and core subject development within a structured, supportive environment.

The school is named after Pete Gallego, a prominent local figure and former U.S. Representative who has deep roots in the Eagle Pass area. Consistent with the broader district culture, the school focuses on creating a positive school climate that prepares students for middle school transitions. By leveraging local resources and adhering to Texas state educational standards, Pete Gallego Elementary strives to foster a culture of academic achievement and community engagement for its diverse student body.

365

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PETE GALLEGO EL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	362
Black	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
362 (99.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Black
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:	EAGLE PASS ISD
Phone:	(830)758-7130
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/eaglepassisd.net/pete-gallego-elementary/
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PETE GALLEGO EL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PETE GALLEGO EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	47.9%
Male	190	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)