AIKEN EL

www.bisd.us/aiken/

630 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Aiken Elementary is a public school located in Brownsville, Texas, and is part of the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). Situated on Southmost Road, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of the larger BISD system, the school follows the district’s mission to provide comprehensive educational opportunities while preparing students for academic success in their future schooling years.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, focusing on core academic subjects alongside social development. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing access to resources, academic calendars, and information regarding campus activities. Aiken Elementary acts as a focal point for its neighborhood, striving to foster a positive, growth-oriented culture for its diverse student population within the Rio Grande Valley.

630

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AIKEN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	624
Black	1
Asian	1

Hispanic
624 (99.0%)
White
4 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Asian
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)986-5200
Website:	http://www.bisd.us/aiken/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	607
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 160

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 80