At a glance
Reported students
372
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
590
Garden Park El: 372 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 371
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Garden Park El
Garden Park El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Brownsville. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Brownsville ISD. NCES reports 372 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (99.2%) and White (0.5%). English learners represent 26.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Garden Park El
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic99.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Brownsville ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
El Jardin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
389 reported students
Gallegos El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
390 reported students
Villa Nueva El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Skinner El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
344 reported students
Martin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
415 reported students
Russell El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
418 reported students
Public schools near Garden Park El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Living Way Elementary · Charter · Jubilee Academies | PK–05 | 363 | 1.1 mi |
| Ortiz El Elementary · Brownsville ISD | PK–05 | 564 | 1.2 mi |
| Russell El Elementary · Brownsville ISD | PK–05 | 418 | 1.3 mi |
| Keller El Elementary · Brownsville ISD | PK–05 | 537 | 1.4 mi |
| Bryss Academy Elementary · Charter · Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success | PK–08 | 555 | 1.5 mi |
| Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville Elementary · Charter · Harmony Public Schools - South Texas | PK–08 | 508 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Garden Park El
What grades does Garden Park El serve?
Garden Park El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Brownsville ISD.
How many students attend Garden Park El?
Garden Park El reported 372 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 371 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Garden Park El?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 372 students and 25.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Garden Park El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Garden Park El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brownsville ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Garden Park El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Garden Park El in?
Garden Park El is part of Brownsville ISD, based in Brownsville, TX, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Garden Park El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jubilee Living Way (1.1 mi), Ortiz El (1.2 mi), Russell El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.