What grades does GONZALEZ EL serve?

As a Primary school, GONZALEZ EL serves students in BROWNSVILLE, TX. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is GONZALEZ EL located?

You can find GONZALEZ EL in BROWNSVILLE, TX.

What is the student-teacher ratio at GONZALEZ EL?

At GONZALEZ EL, there are approximately 16.1 students for every teacher.

What schools are in BROWNSVILLE, TX?

GONZALEZ EL is among the schools serving BROWNSVILLE, TX. The school is part of the local school system.

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Gonzalez Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|BROWNSVILLE, Texas|BROWNSVILLE ISD

BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Mon

World Teachers' DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

Mini Fall Break (October 9-13)BreakDistrict-wide

Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026

Oct

Wed

Teacher of the Year RoundtableStaff DayDistrict-wide

BoardroomFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Office at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only]

Oct

Mon

Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive (Oct. 26-Nov. 16)HolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Wed

Veterans Day (Student Holiday)HolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Wed

Teacher Preparation DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar   Board Approved on 2/3/2026

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

643

Student:Teacher

16.1:1

Locale

Urban

District

BROWNSVILLE ISD

Econ. Disadvantaged

89.6%

Phone

(956)831-6030

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

24%

14th percentile in TX

Math Proficiency

17%

14th percentile in TX

Chronic Absenteeism

7.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

46 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.2:1

Near average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

459

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

41.86

100% fully certified

Counselors

1.96

Psychologists

0.2

Nurses

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,041

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,935

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,982

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 29%State 54%Local 17%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$203,175

+1.0% 1yr+40.8% 5yr

Brownsville, TX metro area

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

40.0%

Below 150% poverty line

5.7%

Unemployment rate

27.5%

Uninsured residents

29.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

6,669

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

6,353

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

2,868 (45%)

Intellectual Disability

1,079 (17%)

Autism

763 (12%)

Other Health Impairment

464 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

462 (7%)

Speech/Language Impairment

444 (7%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

596

Current enrollment

Declining(-26% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

World Teachers' Day

Staff Day

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Mini Fall Break (October 9-13)

Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026

Break

Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Teacher of the Year Roundtable

BoardroomFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Office at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only]

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in BROWNSVILLE ISD. Gonzalez Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day HolidayDistrict-wide Per 2026-2027 Instructional CalendarBoard Approved on 2/3/2026	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Teacher of the Year RoundtableDistrict-wide BoardroomFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Office at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only]	Staff Day	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	PSAT/NMSQT Testing Window (October 1-30)District-wide For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251	exam	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	World Teachers' DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Mini Fall Break (October 9-13)District-wide Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026	Break	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Teacher of the Year RoundtableDistrict-wide BoardroomFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Office at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only]	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive (Oct. 26-Nov. 16)District-wide For additional information contact Public Relations at 956.548.8000	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day (Student Holiday)District-wide Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar  Board Approved on 2/3/2026	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Teacher Preparation DayDistrict-wide Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar   Board Approved on 2/3/2026	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Education Support Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday (November 23-27)District-wide Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar    Board Approved on 2/3/2026	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	STAAR Testing Window (Nov. 30-Dec. 11)District-wide For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, U.S. History	exam	—
Sat, Dec 5, 2026	Brownsville Christmas ParadeDistrict-wide Check local event details for parade route, timing and viewing information.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break (Employees) (December 21-January 1)District-wide Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar    Board Approved on 2/3/2026	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas EveDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Preparation DayDistrict-wide Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar     Board Approved on 2/3/2026	Staff Day	—
Sat, Jan 23, 2027	T-TESS Day (New Teachers)District-wide CAB CafeteriaFor additional information contact HR at 956.548.8051  [Invitation-Only]	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	Stand-Alone Field Test Testing Window (Feb. 1-5)District-wide For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806	exam	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	Teacher of the Year RoundtableDistrict-wide BoardroomFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Office at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only]	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	TELPAS Testing Window (February 15 – March 26)District-wide For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806	exam	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day HolidayDistrict-wide Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar     Board Approved on 2/3/2026	Holiday	—
Thu, Feb 25, 2027	Early DismissalDistrict-wide Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar      Board Approved on 2/3/2026Dismissal time:MS - 11:45 a.m.Elem. - 12:15 p.m.ECHS - 1:00 p.m.	half_day	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Charro Days HolidayDistrict-wide Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar      Board Approved on 2/3/2026	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	National School Breakfast Week (March 1-5)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	STAAR Alternate 2 Testing Window (March 15-April 16)District-wide For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806Grades 3-8 & EOC	exam	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break (March 15-19)District-wide Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar       Board Approved on 2/3/2026	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Easter Holiday (March 26-29)District-wide Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar       Board Approved on 2/3/2026	Holiday	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	STAAR Testing Window (April 5-16)District-wide For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806Grades 3-8 RLA, English I, English II	exam	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Paraprofessionals Appreciation DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	STAAR Testing Window (April 12-23)District-wide For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806Grades 5-8 Science, Grade 8 Social Studies, Biology, U.S.History	exam	—
Sun, Apr 18, 2027	Administrative Professionals Week (April 18-24)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Afterschool Professionals Week (April 19-23)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	STAAR Testing Window (April 19-30)District-wide For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806Grades 3-8 Math, Algebra I	exam	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Administrative Professionals DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3-7)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	AP Exam Testing Window (May 3-14)District-wide For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806	exam	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	Teacher Appreciation DayDistrict-wide Review the event notice for appreciation activities and details.	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	Elementary Teacher of the Year CeremonyDistrict-wide CafeteriaFor additional information contact Human Resources at 956.548.8051[Invitation-Only]	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	Secondary Teacher of the Year CeremonyDistrict-wide CafeteriaFor additional information contact Human Resources at 956.548.8051[Invitation-Only]	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	Teacher of the Year RoundtableDistrict-wide BoardroomFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Office at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only]	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Teacher Preparation Day (May 27-28)District-wide Review the school calendar for the full dates of this preparation period.	Staff Day	—
Sat, May 29, 2027	Veterans Memorial ECHS GraduationDistrict-wide For additional information contact your respective high school.	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jun 14, 2027	STAAR Testing Window (June 14-25)District-wide For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, U.S. History	exam	—