Nellie Mae Glass Elementary School is set to keep its Best Elementary Schools award heading into the 2025-26 school year, solidifying its position as one of EPISD's top-performing schools. Teachers at the school have utilized DonorsChoose to secure funding for classroom resources, and the school is involved in EPISD's UIL academic competition program. The district's 2023-24 average teacher salary of $64,459, which exceeds the Texas state average of $62,474, helps EPISD retain seasoned teachers at schools like Nellie Mae Glass.

Q1. What has made Liberty Elementary the top-ranked campus in Eagle Pass ISD?

Ans. Liberty Elementary's 32 teachers average 18 years at this specific school, which is one of the highest single-campus tenure averages of any public elementary in the region. That level of staff stability creates institutional knowledge and community depth that's hard to replicate. Combined with an active school culture and a Gifted and Talented program, those factors have translated into consistent test score results over multiple years.

Q2. Does Liberty Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Liberty Elementary runs a Gifted and Talented program through Eagle Pass ISD. Given the school's position as the top performer in the district, the GATE program at Liberty tends to have active participation. Families interested in having their child evaluated should call (830) 758-7156 to find out when the fall referral cycle opens.

Q3. What bilingual programs are available at Liberty Elementary?

Ans. Liberty Elementary's 64% economically disadvantaged rate is notably lower than most EPISD campuses, which reflects a somewhat different demographic mix. The school still runs bilingual and ELD instruction through EPISD's district-wide program, serving students who speak Spanish at home alongside those from English-dominant households.

Q4. How long have teachers been at Liberty Elementary?

Ans. The 32 teachers at Liberty Elementary average 18 years at this specific campus and 19 years of total teaching experience. It's one of the most tenured teaching teams at any elementary school in the Eagle Pass area. For families who've seen how staff turnover can disrupt a school's culture, that stability is a real differentiator.

Q5. What middle school do Liberty Elementary students attend?

Ans. Liberty Elementary students continue to Eagle Pass Junior High or Memorial Junior High after 6th grade, then on to Eagle Pass High School or C.C. Winn High School. Both high schools hold 93.8% four-year graduation rates. EPISD's 92.2% overall graduation rate is one of the stronger figures for a Texas border district.