TENIE HOLMES EL

www.bcblackcats.net

780 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

780

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TENIE HOLMES EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	523
Black	112
Asian	6
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
523 (67.1 %)
White
120 (15.4 %)
Black
112 (14.4 %)
Two or More
18 (2.3 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	BAY CITY ISD
Phone:	(979)401-1400
Website:	http://www.bcblackcats.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	475
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Grade 3 282

Grade 4 243

Grade 5 255