ALTO BONITO EL

573 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alto Bonito Elementary School, located at 753 FM 2360 in Rio Grande City, Texas, is a part of the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District (RGCCISD). Serving students in the rural community of Rio Grande City, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to young learners in Starr County. As a public institution, it operates under the district’s mission to support student growth through a structured curriculum and community-centered educational practices.

The school is situated in a region characterized by its close-knit community and proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border, which often shapes the cultural and linguistic diversity of its student body. Like other campuses within the RGCCISD, Alto Bonito Elementary typically emphasizes bilingual education and literacy, aiming to ensure that students develop strong academic skills while preparing for their transition into middle school. The school serves as a central hub for families in the Alto Bonito area, focusing on fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for its young students.

573

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTO BONITO EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	571

Hispanic
571 (99.7 %)
White
2 (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:	RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD
Phone:	(956)370-4238
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	573
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 92

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 82