ALBERTO AND CELIA BARRERA EL

1400 N LOPEZ ST
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582

www.myrgcgisd.org/

420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Grammar Elementary is a public school located in Rio Grande City, Texas, serving as part of the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District. Situated on N. Lopez Street, the school focuses on providing foundational primary education to students in the local community. It operates within a district that is deeply integrated into the cultural and social fabric of the Starr County region, emphasizing academic development and student support services tailored to the needs of its demographic.

Like many schools in this district, North Grammar Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances core curriculum requirements with the unique needs of a bilingual and diverse student population. The school typically focuses on literacy, numeracy, and character development, aiming to prepare its young students for a successful transition to middle school. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it serves as a central hub for families in the Rio Grande City area, prioritizing student safety, community engagement, and educational growth.

420

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALBERTO AND CELIA BARRERA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	415
Black	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
415 (98.8%)
White
3 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Two or More
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:	RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD
Phone:	(956)370-4214
Website:	http://www.myrgcgisd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 78

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ALBERTO AND CELIA BARRERA EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	78
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ALBERTO AND CELIA BARRERA EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	50.5%
Male	208	49.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th