GRULLA EL

454 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Grulla Elementary, located at 443 Old Military Road in Grulla, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Roma Independent School District. Situated in Starr County along the Rio Grande, the school plays a vital role in its tight-knit community, catering to a predominantly Hispanic student population. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, bilingual literacy, and the holistic development of its elementary-age students.

As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, Grulla Elementary focuses on preparing students for future academic success by blending rigorous state standards with cultural responsiveness. The school’s faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families, reflecting the close-knit nature of the Grulla area. By providing essential educational resources and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to empower its young learners to overcome regional challenges and achieve their full potential.

454

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRULLA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	451

Hispanic
451 (99.3 %)
White
3 (0.7 %)

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:	RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD
Phone:	(956)370-4260
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 69

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 72