GARZA EL

BROWNSVILLE ISD
200 ESPERANZA RD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
238 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Garza Elementary School, located at 200 Esperanza Road in Brownsville, Texas, is a public school operating under the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students. It emphasizes academic growth and character development within a structured learning environment, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is an integral part of the Brownsville community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality public education. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and community members, offering updates on academic programs, school events, and administrative resources. As part of the BISD system, Garza Elementary follows state-mandated curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
238
Total Students
20.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    231 (97.1%)
  • White
    7 (2.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: BROWNSVILLE ISD
Phone: (956)982-2660
Website: http://www.bisd.us/garza/
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 33
Kindergarten 33
Grade 1 38
Grade 2 37
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 33
Gender Ratio