RALPH BUNCHE EL

www.midlandisd.net/Domain/4549

Charter School 974 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ralph Bunche Elementary School is a public PK-6 institution located in Midland, Texas, serving as a foundational part of the Midland Independent School District. Named in honor of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning diplomat Ralph Bunche, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement and character development for its diverse student body. The school environment is designed to provide a structured yet nurturing setting where students can build fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth during their formative years.

Beyond core academics, Ralph Bunche Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Midland community. The school utilizes its website and district resources to maintain open communication with families, fostering a collaborative partnership between parents and educators. By focusing on individualized instruction and cultivating a sense of community responsibility, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the Midland ISD system.

974

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RALPH BUNCHE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	777
Black	80
Asian	16
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
777 (79.8 %)
White
84 (8.6 %)
Black
80 (8.2 %)
Asian
16 (1.6 %)
Two or More
14 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	MIDLAND ISD
Phone:	(432)240-8600
Website:	http://www.midlandisd.net/Domain/4549
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	974
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	715
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 84

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 114

Grade 6 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RALPH BUNCHE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	84
Kindergarten	132
Grade 1	149
Grade 2	144
Grade 3	123
Grade 4	117
Grade 5	114
Grade 6	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RALPH BUNCHE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	469	48.2%
Male	505	51.8%

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