GARZA AT SOUTHMOST EL

www.bisd.us/southmost/

524 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southmost Elementary School is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving as part of the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Situated on Southmost Road, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for its local neighborhood, catering to students from early childhood through the elementary grades. As a key institution within the district, Southmost Elementary is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that meets state educational standards while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development, utilizing the resources provided by the Brownsville Independent School District to enhance learning experiences. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, offering updates on academic programs, campus events, and district-wide initiatives. By focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, Southmost Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

524

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARZA AT SOUTHMOST EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	514
Black	1

Hispanic
514 (98.1%)
White
9 (1.7%)
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)548-8870
Website:	http://www.bisd.us/southmost/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
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 76

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GARZA AT SOUTHMOST EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	76
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GARZA AT SOUTHMOST EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	45.8%
Male	284	54.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)