BENDWOOD SCHOOL

bwe.springbranchisd.com

50 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bendwood School, located in the Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston, Texas, serves as a specialized educational campus rather than a traditional neighborhood elementary school. It is best known for housing the district’s **SPIRAL program**, which provides enrichment and advanced curriculum for identified Gifted and Talented (G/T) students in grades 1–5. By bringing together high-achieving students from across the district for specialized instruction, the school creates a unique peer environment focused on critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and creative inquiry.

In addition to its G/T programming, Bendwood hosts programs that support students with diverse learning needs, including those with significant disabilities, through a dedicated and highly trained staff. The school is characterized by its small-group setting and a collaborative atmosphere that emphasizes individualized growth. By fostering a climate that values both academic rigor for advanced learners and inclusive, supportive instruction for students with special needs, Bendwood functions as a vital resource hub within the Spring Branch community.

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

3.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENDWOOD SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	33
Black	5
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
33 (66.0 %)
White
8 (16.0 %)
Black
5 (10.0 %)
American Indian
3 (6.0 %)
Two or More
1 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SPRING BRANCH ISD
Phone:	(713)251-5200
Website:	http://bwe.springbranchisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 35

Kindergarten 2

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BENDWOOD SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	2
Grade 1	1
Grade 2	3
Grade 3	3
Grade 4	3
Grade 5	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BENDWOOD SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	11	22%
Male	39	78%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)