BETHUNE ACADEMY

BETHUNE ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALDINE ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 441 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 4th 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 32 teachers, BETHUNE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

BETHUNE ACADEMY is a public elementary school located in Houston, Texas, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Aldine Independent School District. Serving students in the northern part of the Houston metropolitan area, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education in a supportive environment. As part of a large and diverse district, BETHUNE ACADEMY follows the district's broader mission of ensuring high-quality instruction and academic growth for all students, often focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school functions as a hub for its local neighborhood, emphasizing the development of essential academic and social skills during the formative elementary years. By leveraging resources from the Aldine Independent School District, BETHUNE ACADEMY strives to prepare its students for middle school success through structured classroom learning and various educational initiatives. Parents and community members interested in specific curricula, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular programs can find further information through the official district website at http://www.aldine.k12.tx.us.

For more information, contact BETHUNE ACADEMY at (281) 878-0380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2500 S VICTORY DR
HOUSTON, TX 77088-7099
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BETHUNE ACADEMY is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 441 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
ALDINE ISD
Total Students:
441
Teachers:
32.41
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
3rd Grade
4th 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 441 students

Black or African American
62.4%
Hispanic/Latino
34.5%
White
1.6%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
0.2%

Female
54.4%
Male
45.6%

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.