BESS BRANNEN EL

689 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Bess Brannen Elementary School, located in Lake Jackson, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Brazosport Independent School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment. The campus emphasizes strong academic foundations while promoting the social and emotional development of its student body, aiming to prepare young learners for future success through a blend of traditional instruction and supportive community engagement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Bess Brannen Elementary is known for its active school culture and community involvement. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families, encouraging parental participation in school events and decision-making processes. With its convenient location on That Way Street, the school serves as a central hub for the Lake Jackson community, consistently striving to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative atmosphere that helps students build both confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

689

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BESS BRANNEN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	254
Black	29
Asian	18
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
364 (52.8 %)
Hispanic
254 (36.9 %)
Black
29 (4.2 %)
Two or More
21 (3.0 %)
Asian
18 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	BRAZOSPORT ISD
Phone:	(979)730-7170
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
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

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 152

Grade 3 148

Grade 4 128