BRAZOS EL

353 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brazos Elementary School is a public school located in Orchard, Texas, serving as a key educational institution within the Brazos Independent School District. As a smaller, rural school, it focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students in the surrounding community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster academic growth and social development while maintaining the close-knit culture typical of the Brazos ISD area.

By prioritizing core curriculum subjects alongside student engagement, Brazos Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for their transition into the middle and high school levels within the district. The school’s connection to the broader Brazos ISD community is reflected in its commitment to local values and consistent communication with families. For those seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an official presence via their website at http://brazosisd.net.

353

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRAZOS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	205
Black	22
Two or More	14

Hispanic
205 (58.1 %)
White
112 (31.7 %)
Black
22 (6.2 %)
Two or More
14 (4.0 %)

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:	BRAZOS ISD
Phone:	(979)478-6610
Website:	http://brazosisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 41

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 49