BARBARA JORDAN EL

17800 W OAKS VILLAGE DR
RICHMOND, TX 77407

www.fortbendisd.com/bje

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barbara Jordan Elementary, located in the Oaks Village subdivision of Richmond, Texas, is a prominent school within the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD). Serving students in the suburban community of Richmond, the school is named in honor of the late U.S. Congresswoman and civil rights icon, Barbara Jordan. The campus is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and academically rigorous environment, aligning with the district’s mission to equip students with the tools necessary for lifelong learning and civic responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth, emphasizing a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment programs designed to support diverse learning styles. As part of Fort Bend ISD, Barbara Jordan Elementary benefits from the district’s robust resources, strong parental involvement, and a focus on integrating technology into the classroom. Through various school traditions and community-focused initiatives, the school strives to cultivate a sense of pride and belonging among its students, staff, and the surrounding neighborhood families.

492

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARBARA JORDAN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	166
Black	182
Asian	89
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

Black
182 (37.0 %)
Hispanic
166 (33.7 %)
Asian
89 (18.1 %)
White
31 (6.3 %)
Two or More
22 (4.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	FORT BEND ISD
Phone:	(281)634-2800
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/bje
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 65

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 71