GONZALEZ EL

gonzalez.mcallenisd.org

797 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gonzalez Elementary School is a public school located in McAllen, Texas, and is part of the McAllen Independent School District. Serving the local community at 201 E. Martin Ave., the school is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment for elementary-aged students. It focuses on fostering a strong educational foundation by promoting student achievement, character development, and active community engagement, reflecting the district’s broader commitment to academic excellence and student success.

Beyond core academics, Gonzalez Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates technology and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for future learning. The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work together to address the diverse needs of the student body. Through its website and community initiatives, the school maintains transparent communication and encourages family involvement to ensure every child has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in their formative years.

797

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GONZALEZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	652
Black	6
Asian	65
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
652 (81.8 %)
Asian
65 (8.2 %)
White
57 (7.2 %)
Two or More
14 (1.8 %)
Black
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	MCALLEN ISD
Phone:	(956)971-4577
Website:	http://gonzalez.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	797
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
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 55

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 151

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 135

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GONZALEZ EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	124
Grade 2	151
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	127
Grade 5	135

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GONZALEZ EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	415	52.1%
Male	382	47.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th