BOB HOPE SCHOOL

www.bobhopeschool.org

Charter School 708 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bob Hope School – El Campus is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school located in Port Arthur, Texas. Serving as part of the broader Bob Hope School system, this campus is dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to a diverse student body. The school emphasizes a strong academic foundation while integrating a bilingual approach, aiming to prepare students to be competitive in a global society while fostering a supportive community environment.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success, often focusing on small class sizes and personalized instruction to help students reach their full potential. By combining traditional academic standards with extracurricular opportunities, the El Campus strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of higher education and beyond. Its location in Port Arthur makes it a vital educational resource for local families seeking an alternative to the traditional public school model.

708

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOB HOPE SCHOOL - EL CAMPUS
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	650
Black	42
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
650 (91.8 %)
Black
42 (5.9 %)
Two or More
7 (1.0 %)
White
6 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	BOB HOPE SCHOOL
Phone:	(409)983-3244
Website:	http://www.bobhopeschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	542
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 144

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 74