DR R E MARGO EL

margo.wisd.us/

1,085 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. R.E. Margo Elementary is a public school located in Weslaco, Texas, serving as part of the Weslaco Independent School District (WISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the holistic growth of its students. Serving a diverse community, the school focuses on providing a strong foundation in core subjects while integrating technology and extracurricular activities to engage young learners and prepare them for future academic success.

The campus reflects the district’s commitment to community involvement and educational equity. By prioritizing personalized instruction and maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students, Dr. R.E. Margo Elementary aims to cultivate a culture of lifelong learning. The school is well-regarded for its efforts to close achievement gaps and ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

1,085

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR R E MARGO EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	1,060
Black	3
Two or More	3

Hispanic
1,060 (97.7%)
White
19 (1.8%)
Black
3 (0.3%)
Two or More
3 (0.3%)

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)969-6800
Website:	http://margo.wisd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,085
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	952
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 202

Kindergarten 161

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 158

Grade 5 141