BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND CREATIVITY BRYAN/COL
Charter School
141 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity (BSIC), located in Bryan, Texas, is an open-enrollment public charter school that emphasizes a personalized, student-centered approach to learning. Serving a diverse student population, the school distinguishes itself through a commitment to fostering critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and academic excellence within a smaller, supportive campus environment. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school aims to provide more individualized attention to students, ensuring that their unique educational needs and developmental goals are met throughout their academic journey.
The school’s philosophy centers on the idea of "inquiry-based" education, where students are encouraged to ask questions, explore subjects in depth, and take an active role in their own discovery process. In addition to core academics, BSIC integrates creative arts and project-based learning into its curriculum to keep students engaged and help them apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. As a public charter, it operates with the goal of offering families in the Brazos Valley an alternative to traditional district schools, focusing on building a close-knit community that prioritizes both the intellectual growth and character development of every student.
The school’s philosophy centers on the idea of "inquiry-based" education, where students are encouraged to ask questions, explore subjects in depth, and take an active role in their own discovery process. In addition to core academics, BSIC integrates creative arts and project-based learning into its curriculum to keep students engaged and help them apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. As a public charter, it operates with the goal of offering families in the Brazos Valley an alternative to traditional district schools, focusing on building a close-knit community that prioritizes both the intellectual growth and character development of every student.
141
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic | 102 |
| Black | 23 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 3 |
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Hispanic102 (72.3 %)
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Black23 (16.3 %)
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White12 (8.5 %)
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Two or More3 (2.1 %)
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Asian1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY & CREATIVITY |
| Phone: | (979)774-5032 |
| Website: | http://www.brazosschool.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 141 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 11.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 149 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
39
Kindergarten
17
Grade 1
17
Grade 2
16
Grade 3
11
Grade 4
19
Grade 5
15
Grade 6
7
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 39 |
| Kindergarten | 17 |
| Grade 1 | 17 |
| Grade 2 | 16 |
| Grade 3 | 11 |
| Grade 4 | 19 |
| Grade 5 | 15 |
| Grade 6 | 7 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 78 | 55.3% |
| Male | 63 | 44.7% |
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