FALFURRIAS EL

fes.bcisdistrict.net

251 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Falfurrias Elementary School, located at 100 E Allen St in Falfurrias, Texas, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Brooks County Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational skills and community values, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through their academic careers.

The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and staff to stay informed about district updates, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives. As part of the Brooks County ISD, Falfurrias Elementary plays a vital role in the town’s educational framework, focusing on providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their studies and participate in the broader school community.

251

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FALFURRIAS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	246
Asian	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
246 (98.0%)
White
2 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (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:	BROOKS COUNTY ISD
Phone:	(361)325-8000
Website:	http://fes.bcisdistrict.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
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

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 82