RINGGOLD EL
450 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Ringgold Elementary, located in the historic Fort Ringgold area of Rio Grande City, Texas, is a key component of the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (RGCGISD). The school serves a primarily Hispanic student population, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and demographic makeup of the Rio Grande Valley. As part of a district deeply rooted in community values, Ringgold Elementary focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development for its young learners.
The school benefits from its unique location within the former Fort Ringgold, a site of significant historical interest, which often serves as a backdrop for local pride and community engagement. Operationally, the school prioritizes state-aligned curriculum standards while striving to close achievement gaps through targeted instruction and bilingual education programs. By fostering a close-knit school culture, Ringgold Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond, ensuring they are equipped with both the academic skills and the resilience needed to succeed in a diverse and evolving border region.
The school benefits from its unique location within the former Fort Ringgold, a site of significant historical interest, which often serves as a backdrop for local pride and community engagement. Operationally, the school prioritizes state-aligned curriculum standards while striving to close achievement gaps through targeted instruction and bilingual education programs. By fostering a close-knit school culture, Ringgold Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond, ensuring they are equipped with both the academic skills and the resilience needed to succeed in a diverse and evolving border region.
450
Total Students
31.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
104.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 447 |
| Asian | 2 |
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Hispanic447 (99.3 %)
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Asian2 (0.4 %)
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White1 (0.2 %)
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)370-4421 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 450 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 31.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 464 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
85
Kindergarten
62
Grade 1
59
Grade 2
59
Grade 3
60
Grade 4
66
Grade 5
59
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 85 |
| Kindergarten | 62 |
| Grade 1 | 59 |
| Grade 2 | 59 |
| Grade 3 | 60 |
| Grade 4 | 66 |
| Grade 5 | 59 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 222 | 49.3% |
| Male | 228 | 50.7% |
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