EGLY EL

www.bisd.us/egly/

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Egly Elementary School is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving students within the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the holistic growth of its student body. By utilizing the resources provided by BISD, Egly Elementary aims to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond, while actively encouraging community involvement and parental engagement.

The school places a strong emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of its students through structured curricula, dedicated faculty, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. As part of a district known for its focus on bilingual education and student support services, Egly Elementary works to ensure that all learners—regardless of their starting point—have access to high-quality instruction. Through its website and community outreach, the school maintains transparent communication with families, reinforcing its role as a vital educational pillar within the Brownsville community.

520

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EGLY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	504
Black	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
504 (96.9%)
White
9 (1.7%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)548-8850
Website:	http://www.bisd.us/egly/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	483
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 94

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EGLY EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	94
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EGLY EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	271	52.1%
Male	249	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)