ALTON EL

467 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Alton Elementary School is a public school located in Brenham, Texas, serving students within the Brenham Independent School District. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for children in the early stages of their academic careers. The school is situated in a central residential area of Brenham, acting as a key community hub for families in the region.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social development through a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Like many schools in the Brenham ISD, Alton Elementary emphasizes a supportive classroom environment, utilizing local resources and dedicated faculty to meet the diverse needs of its student population. It remains a staple of the local community, contributing to the district’s overall commitment to student success and educational excellence.

467

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	163
Black	84
Asian	2
Two or More	22

White
196 (42.0 %)
Hispanic
163 (34.9 %)
Black
84 (18.0 %)
Two or More
22 (4.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	BRENHAM ISD
Phone:	(979)277-3870
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 81

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 107