SHARP EL

www.bisd.us/sharp/

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sharp Elementary School is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, and is part of the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Situated on Palm Boulevard, the school serves a diverse student population in the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students at the elementary level. As a member of BISD, the school adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, aiming to foster both academic achievement and social development in a supportive learning environment.

The school emphasizes community involvement and utilizes its official website as a central hub for communication between faculty, parents, and students. By offering various resources, school calendars, and program updates online, Sharp Elementary works to ensure that families stay informed about school events and academic expectations. Its commitment to the BISD mission reflects a broader goal of preparing young learners for future success through structured education, dedicated teaching staff, and active parental engagement.

432

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHARP EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	426
Black	1

Hispanic
426 (98.6%)
White
5 (1.2%)
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)982-2930
Website:	http://www.bisd.us/sharp/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
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 70

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SHARP EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SHARP EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	53.7%
Male	200	46.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)