BONHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BONHAM EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 974 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 62 teachers, BONHAM EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

BONHAM ELementary School, located at 8302 Braes River Drive in Houston, Texas, is a public school serving the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Situated in the Braeburn area, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for academic success. As part of the largest school district in Texas, BONHAM ELementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards established by HISD, focusing on foundational learning in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is known for its role in the local community, striving to create a nurturing environment that supports both the social-emotional and intellectual development of its students. Like many schools within the Houston Independent School District, BONHAM ELementary emphasizes inclusive education and frequently engages with parents and community members to foster a supportive learning culture. For families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, academic programs, or extracurricular offerings, the official district website at [www.houstonisd.org](http://www.houstonisd.org) serves as the primary hub for updates and school-specific details.

For more information, contact BONHAM EL at (713) 778-3480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8302 BRAES RIVER DR
HOUSTON, TX 77074-4212
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BONHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 974 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HOUSTON ISD
Total Students:
974
Teachers:
62.61
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 974 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BONHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.4%
Black or African American
23.7%
White
1.0%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
44.8%
Male
55.2%

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.