BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND CREATIVITY TIDWELL

BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND CREATIVITY TIDWELL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY & CREATIVITY school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 126 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND CREATIVITY TIDWELL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity (BSIC) – Tidwell campus is an open-enrollment public charter school located in the Acres Homes area of Houston, Texas. Serving students in grades K–8, the school operates under the mission of fostering a supportive, small-school environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and individualized instruction. By prioritizing a "creativity-based" curriculum, the school aims to engage students through hands-on learning experiences that go beyond traditional standardized instruction, helping them build both critical thinking skills and personal confidence.

The Tidwell campus is part of a charter network recognized for its commitment to serving diverse student populations in urban settings. The school typically utilizes smaller class sizes and a structured, safe atmosphere to ensure that students receive closer attention from faculty. By focusing on inquiry-based learning, the school encourages students to ask questions, explore real-world problems, and take ownership of their education, aiming to prepare them for success in high school and beyond while building a strong sense of community among its families.

For more information, contact BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND CREATIVITY TIDWELL at (713) 681-1960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1055 W TIDWELL RD
HOUSTON, TX 77091
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BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND CREATIVITY TIDWELL is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 126 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
126
Teachers:
11.87
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 126 students

Black or African American
65.1%
Hispanic/Latino
33.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
White
0.8%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.