FINLEY-OATES EL

BONHAM ISD
1901 ALBERT BROADFOOT
BONHAM, TX 75418
533 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
School Overview
Finley-Oates Elementary School, located in Bonham, Texas, serves as a key campus within the Bonham Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. By focusing on foundational learning and building a strong sense of community, the school strives to prepare its pupils for continued success as they progress through their educational journey in the Bonham ISD system.

The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with both their peers and teachers in a positive, goal-oriented environment. As part of a smaller school district, Finley-Oates benefits from a community-centered approach, ensuring that families and educators work collaboratively to meet the needs of the student body. For those seeking further information on school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active web presence at http://bonhamisd.org.
533
Total Students
35.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    294 (55.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    172 (32.3 %)
  • Two or More
    34 (6.4 %)
  • Black
    27 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.9 %)
  • 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: BONHAM ISD
Phone: (903)640-4090
Website: http://bonhamisd.org
Grade Range: K - 3rd
Total Students: 533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 387
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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
Kindergarten 127
Grade 1 141
Grade 2 136
Grade 3 129
Gender Ratio
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