RAUL A GONZALEZ JR EL

gonzalez.wisd.us/

552 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Raul A. Gonzalez Jr. Elementary School, located in Weslaco, Texas, is a public school serving the Weslaco Independent School District (WISD). The school is named in honor of Raul A. Gonzalez Jr., a prominent figure in the local community, and it is dedicated to providing a supportive and academic-focused environment for students in the early stages of their education. The campus is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success by fostering a culture of high expectations, character development, and academic excellence.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core curriculum with student-centered learning initiatives. By utilizing resources provided by WISD, the staff at Gonzalez Elementary focuses on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth to ensure that students build a strong foundation for their middle and high school years. Through active parent involvement and community engagement, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing environment.

552

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAUL A GONZALEZ JR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	546
Black	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
546 (98.9%)
White
4 (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:	WESLACO ISD
Phone:	(956)969-6760
Website:	http://gonzalez.wisd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	481
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 65

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RAUL A GONZALEZ JR EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	65
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RAUL A GONZALEZ JR EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	271	49.1%
Male	281	50.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th