CANALES EL

1811 INTERNATIONAL BLVD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521

www.bisd.us/canales/

630 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Canales Elementary School, located at 1811 International Blvd in Brownsville, Texas, is a prominent educational institution within the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Serving a community-focused mission, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for its students. As part of a large, high-performing district, Canales Elementary emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and educational fabric of Brownsville, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, offering resources and updates on school initiatives, extracurricular activities, and district-wide programs. By cultivating a supportive learning environment, Canales Elementary works to empower its diverse student population to achieve their full potential while emphasizing the values of community and academic integrity.

630

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CANALES EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	616
Black	1

Hispanic
616 (97.8%)
White
13 (2.1%)
Black
1 (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:	BROWNSVILLE ISD
Phone:	(956)548-8900
Website:	http://www.bisd.us/canales/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	617
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 109

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 68