BOB AND BETTY NELSON EL

www.alvinisd.net/Domain/6752

640 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bob and Betty Nelson Elementary School is a public school located in Alvin, Texas, serving as a part of the Alvin Independent School District. Situated in a semi-rural setting at 14400 County Road 185, the school is designed to cater to the growing suburban population of the area. It focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grade levels, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional learning, and community involvement.

The school is named in honor of Bob and Betty Nelson, local figures known for their commitment to the Alvin community and the educational advancement of its youth. As part of the Alvin ISD, the school adheres to the district’s broader mission of fostering an innovative and supportive learning environment. With its location in the fast-developing Alvin/Pearland corridor, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to equip students with the necessary skills to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

640

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOB AND BETTY NELSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	260
Black	16
Asian	41
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
298 (46.6 %)
Hispanic
260 (40.6 %)
Asian
41 (6.4 %)
Two or More
24 (3.7 %)
Black
16 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ALVIN ISD
Phone:	(281)388-1130
Website:	http://www.alvinisd.net/Domain/6752
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BOB AND BETTY NELSON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	95
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	99
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BOB AND BETTY NELSON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	50.3%
Male	318	49.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th