RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Raul Garza Jr. Elementary is a public school located in San Benito, Texas, serving students within the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of the local community, it strives to provide a solid educational foundation for its primary-aged students by focusing on core subjects and preparing them for the challenges of middle school.

The campus reflects the diverse cultural landscape of the Rio Grande Valley, with a strong commitment to serving the needs of its local families. Through its faculty and staff, Raul Garza Jr. Elementary aims to implement district-wide curriculum standards while promoting a safe, inclusive atmosphere. The school remains an integral part of the San Benito educational system, prioritizing student success through collaborative efforts between educators, parents, and the surrounding community.

455

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	447

Hispanic
447 (98.2 %)
White
8 (1.8 %)

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:	SAN BENITO CISD
Phone:	(956)361-6900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 54

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 69