RALPH BUNCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RALPH BUNCHE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIDLAND ISD school district, located in MIDLAND, TX with about 812 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 45 teachers, RALPH BUNCHE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

RALPH BUNCHE ELementary School is a public PK-6 institution located in Midland, Texas, serving as a foundational part of the Midland Independent School District. Named in honor of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning diplomat Ralph Bunche, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement and character development for its diverse student body. The school environment is designed to provide a structured yet nurturing setting where students can build fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth during their formative years.

Beyond core academics, RALPH BUNCHE ELementary is deeply integrated into the local Midland community. The school utilizes its website and district resources to maintain open communication with families, fostering a collaborative partnership between parents and educators. By focusing on individualized instruction and cultivating a sense of community responsibility, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the Midland ISD system.

For more information, contact RALPH BUNCHE EL at (432) 240-8600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 S JACKSON ST
MIDLAND, TX 79701-7645
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RALPH BUNCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIDLAND, TX with about 812 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MIDLAND ISD
Total Students:
812
Teachers:
45.76
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
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 812 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RALPH BUNCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
75.5%
Black or African American
11.1%
White
10.5%
Asian
1.4%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.