Pete Gallego Elementary entered 2025-26 as one of Eagle Pass ISD's mid-size campuses, with 336 students and 20 teachers. The school is named after Pete Gallego, a visible community figure in southwest Texas. The campus participates in EPISD's district-wide academic programs and the Eagle Pass ISD family engagement calendar. EPISD's 92.2% graduation rate, which runs through both high schools, provides Pete Gallego families with a consistent academic pathway from elementary school through graduation.

Q1. Who was Pete Gallego?

Ans. Pete Gallego Elementary is named after Pete Gallego, who served in the Texas House of Representatives for 20 years and later represented Texas's 23rd Congressional District in the U.S. House. His career was built on representing southwest Texas, including Eagle Pass, and his name on this school reflects his long-standing connection to the community and to public education advocacy.

Q2. Does Pete Gallego Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Pete Gallego Elementary does run a Gifted and Talented program through Eagle Pass ISD. Families interested in the referral process should call the school at (830) 758-7066 when the fall GT evaluation window opens. The classroom teacher is typically the first step in starting the referral.

Q3. What bilingual instruction does Pete Gallego Elementary provide?

Ans. Pete Gallego Elementary serves a 100% minority student population with 83% classified as economically disadvantaged. Bilingual and ELD instruction runs across all six grade levels as a regular part of daily classroom delivery, reflecting Eagle Pass ISD's district-wide bilingual education framework.

Q4. How do families stay connected with Pete Gallego Elementary?

Ans. Pete Gallego Elementary communicates through EPISD's parent portal and school-level email. Families can also reach the school office at (830) 758-7066 during regular school hours. The school participates in EPISD's broader parent engagement calendar, which runs community events and family nights throughout the school year.

Q5. What is the feeder pattern for Pete Gallego Elementary students?

Ans. Pete Gallego Elementary students continue to Eagle Pass Junior High or Memorial Junior High after completing 6th grade, then on to Eagle Pass High School or C.C. Winn High School. Eagle Pass ISD's consistent 92.2% graduation rate provides a predictable and supported academic pathway from elementary through high school.