BONHAM EL

www.houstonisd.org

986 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bonham Elementary School, located at 8302 Braes River Drive in Houston, Texas, is a public school serving the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Situated in the Braeburn area, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for academic success. As part of the largest school district in Texas, Bonham Elementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards established by HISD, focusing on foundational learning in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is known for its role in the local community, striving to create a nurturing environment that supports both the social-emotional and intellectual development of its students. Like many schools within the Houston Independent School District, Bonham Elementary emphasizes inclusive education and frequently engages with parents and community members to foster a supportive learning culture. For families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, academic programs, or extracurricular offerings, the official district website at [www.houstonisd.org](http://www.houstonisd.org) serves as the primary hub for updates and school-specific details.

986

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BONHAM EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	758
Black	126
Asian	84
Two or More	5

Hispanic
758 (76.9 %)
Black
126 (12.8 %)
Asian
84 (8.5 %)
White
13 (1.3 %)
Two or More
5 (0.5 %)

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:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)778-3480
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	986
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	923
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 113

Kindergarten 144

Grade 1 147

Grade 2 148

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 141