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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BRAZOSPORT ISD·NCES 481119000594

VELASCO EL

401 N GULF BLVD, FREEPORT, TX 77541 · (979)730-7210 · Brazoria County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED23-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
DISTRICT 621 · STATE 485
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 11.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
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Test scores

STAAR 2022-23 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
42.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +15.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
41.0%
TX avg 39.4% . +8.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
290
-350 (-55%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 14.7:1
% White
10%
was 15%
% Hispanic
74%
was 71%
% Black
11%
was 10%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About VELASCO EL

Set in FREEPORT, Texas, VELASCO EL is a medium-sized all-grades campus, operated by BRAZOSPORT ISD. It teaches students from the surrounding community across grade M.

Within BRAZOSPORT ISD, which oversees 18 schools and 11,169 students, VELASCO EL is one campus in the system.

In terms of school funding signals, Class-load math at VELASCO EL comes out to about 12.3:1. That tracks the state average closely.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Brazoria County put median household income runs about $97,993, roughly 33% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. VELASCO EL is one of 115 public schools in Brazoria County (combined enrollment of about 75,767 students).

The closest other public school is O'HARA LANIER EL, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

VELASCO EL operates from an outer-ring location.

Over the past 5-year window. Over the past 5-year window, the student count edged down 55%: 640 students in 2018 compared to 290 in 2023. White enrollment moved from 15% to 10% across the same window. Class-load math has fell: from 14.7:1 in 2018 to 12.3:1 in 2023.

On this page, members of the VELASCO EL community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Brazoria County at a glance

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Population
391,255
Census ACS
Median income
$97,993
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
115
75,767 students

Quick facts

School name
VELASCO EL
District
BRAZOSPORT ISD
Address
401 N GULF BLVD, FREEPORT, TX 77541
Phone
(979)730-7210
County
Brazoria County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Locale
23-Suburb: Small
NCES ID
481119000594
Charter school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About VELASCO EL
What age range does VELASCO EL serve?
VELASCO EL serves students from grade M through grade M.
How many students per teacher at VELASCO EL?
Approximately 12.3:1 students per teacher at VELASCO EL.
What district is VELASCO EL in?
VELASCO EL is part of BRAZOSPORT ISD.
What city is VELASCO EL in?
VELASCO EL is located in FREEPORT, TX.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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