BENDWOOD SCHOOL

BENDWOOD SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SPRING BRANCH ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 37 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 12 teachers, BENDWOOD SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. 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.

BENDWOOD SCHOOL, located in the Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston, Texas, serves as a specialized educational campus rather than a traditional neighborhood elementary school. It is best known for housing the district’s **SPIRAL program**, which provides enrichment and advanced curriculum for identified Gifted and Talented (G/T) students in grades 1–5. By bringing together high-achieving students from across the district for specialized instruction, the school creates a unique peer environment focused on critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and creative inquiry.

In addition to its G/T programming, Bendwood hosts programs that support students with diverse learning needs, including those with significant disabilities, through a dedicated and highly trained staff. The school is characterized by its small-group setting and a collaborative atmosphere that emphasizes individualized growth. By fostering a climate that values both academic rigor for advanced learners and inclusive, supportive instruction for students with special needs, Bendwood functions as a vital resource hub within the Spring Branch community.

For more information, contact BENDWOOD SCHOOL at (713) 251-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.