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Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary

Rio Grande City, Texas · Grades PreK to 5 · Rio Grande City Grulla ISD

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About Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary

Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Rio Grande City, Texas. Enrollment was 420 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Rio Grande City. There are about 13.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (30.5 teachers in all). Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Within 5 miles there are 12 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 15 schools in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD. Federal locale data places it in a town 10 to 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Starr County.

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School facts

Address	1400 N Lopez St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Phone	(956) 370-4214
School district	Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	420
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.5
Students per teacher	13.8
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, distant, Starr County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 483714004175). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Rio Grande City · 0.7 mi Ringgold ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Rio Grande City · 0.9 mi Roque Guerra Jr ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Rio Grande City · 1.1 mi Veterans MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Rio Grande City · 2.3 mi Preparatory for Early College High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Rio Grande City · 2.4 mi Ringgold MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Rio Grande City · 2.4 mi General Ricardo Sanchez ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Rio Grande City · 2.7 mi IDEA Rio Grande City College PreparatoryCharter · Grades 6 to 12Rio Grande City · 2.8 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary serve?

Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary?

Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary reported 420 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary?

About 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 420 students and 30.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary a public or charter school?

Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary in?

Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary is part of Rio Grande City Grulla ISD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/tx/rio-grande-city-grulla-isd/

Where is Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary located?

Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary is at 1400 N Lopez St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. The phone number is (956) 370-4214.

How many other schools are near Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary?

There are 12 other schools within 5 miles of Alberto and Celia Barrera Elementary in our directory.