BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND CREATIVITY TIDWELL

Charter School 167 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity (BSIC) – Tidwell campus is an open-enrollment public charter school located in the Acres Homes area of Houston, Texas. Serving students in grades K–8, the school operates under the mission of fostering a supportive, small-school environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and individualized instruction. By prioritizing a "creativity-based" curriculum, the school aims to engage students through hands-on learning experiences that go beyond traditional standardized instruction, helping them build both critical thinking skills and personal confidence.

The Tidwell campus is part of a charter network recognized for its commitment to serving diverse student populations in urban settings. The school typically utilizes smaller class sizes and a structured, safe atmosphere to ensure that students receive closer attention from faculty. By focusing on inquiry-based learning, the school encourages students to ask questions, explore real-world problems, and take ownership of their education, aiming to prepare them for success in high school and beyond while building a strong sense of community among its families.
167
Total Students
11.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND CREATIVITY TIDWELL
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic78
Black84
Asian2
Two or More2
American Indian1
  • Black
    84 (50.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    78 (46.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: (713)681-1960
Website: http://www.brazosschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 151
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 49
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 23
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND CREATIVITY TIDWELL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten49
Kindergarten26
Grade 123
Grade 215
Grade 319
Grade 415
Grade 512
Grade 68
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BRAZOS SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND CREATIVITY TIDWELL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8752.1%
Male8047.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)