TENIE HOLMES EL
TENIE HOLMES EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BAY CITY ISD school district, located in BAY CITY, TX with about 707 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, TENIE HOLMES EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
TENIE HOLMES ELementary, located in Bay City, Texas, is a core campus within the Bay City Independent School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged students. As part of the district, it operates under the "Blackcats" mascot identity, fostering a sense of community pride and school spirit that is consistent throughout the Bay City school system.
The school is committed to the academic and social development of its students, emphasizing essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. By leveraging the resources of the Bay City Independent School District, TENIE HOLMES ELementary strives to create a supportive learning environment that prepares children for their transition into middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for district communication and educational updates through its official website.
For more information, contact TENIE HOLMES EL at (979) 401-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BAY CITY, TX 77414-5515
(979) 401-1400
http://www.bcblackcats.net
TENIE HOLMES EL is a public Title I school in BAY CITY, TX with about 707 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BAY CITY ISD
- Total Students:
- 707
- Teachers:
- 44.08
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 707 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TENIE HOLMES EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.8%
- White
- 16.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.