Ray H Darr Elementary opened 2025-26 as one of EPISD's experienced-staff campuses, with 23 teachers averaging over 15 years of experience. The school participates in Eagle Pass ISD's UIL academic programs and school-year events, and teachers have used DonorsChoose to fund classroom materials. EPISD's annual per-student spending of $11,593, is supplemented by Title I federal funding at campuses like Ray H Darr, which serves a student population that is 95% economically disadvantaged.

Q1. Who was Ray H. Darr?

Ans. Ray H Darr Elementary is named after a former superintendent of Eagle Pass ISD who served the district for many years. His leadership helped shape the district's educational infrastructure, and the school carries his name in recognition of his impact on the students and families of Eagle Pass.

Q2. Does Ray H Darr Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Ray H Darr Elementary does offer a Gifted and Talented program through Eagle Pass ISD. Given that the school has 16 teachers for a campus of 376 students, GATE-identified students get more regular teacher contact than they would at a larger campus. Call (830) 758-7059 to find out when the referral window opens each fall.

Q3. What bilingual programs are available at Ray H Darr Elementary?

Ans. Ray H Darr Elementary serves a student body that is 100% minority and 95% economically disadvantaged. Bilingual instruction is a core component of how every grade level at the school operates, with Spanish-English ELD woven into daily academics rather than delivered as a separate class.

Q4. What community programs does Ray H Darr Elementary participate in?

Ans. Ray H Darr Elementary participates in EPISD's UIL academic competitions and school-year community events. The school's DonorsChoose presence has helped fund classroom materials for its 376 students, with community members and families able to find and support active teacher projects through donorschoose.org by searching the school name.

Q5. What is the feeder pattern for Ray H Darr Elementary students?

Ans. Ray H Darr Elementary students finish 6th grade and continue to Eagle Pass Junior High or Memorial Junior High, then on to Eagle Pass High School or C.C. Winn High School. Both high schools maintain a 93.8% four-year graduation rate, and Eagle Pass ISD's overall 92.2% completion rate provides a consistent pipeline for families throughout the district.