BYNUM SCHOOL

www.bynumisd.net

189 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Bynum School, located in the small rural community of Bynum, Texas, serves as the educational hub for the Bynum Independent School District (BISD). As a district centered on a tight-knit community, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, leveraging its small size to foster strong relationships between students, faculty, and families. It provides a comprehensive K-12 education, focusing on academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and preparing students for life beyond graduation.

Operating under the "Bynum Bulldogs" identity, the school district prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment where students are encouraged to be active participants in their own education. Despite its modest enrollment, the school offers various athletic and academic programs designed to keep students engaged and connected to their community. By combining traditional educational values with a focus on individual student growth, Bynum School serves as a vital anchor for the surrounding Hill County region.

189

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BYNUM SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	63
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

White
113 (59.8 %)
Hispanic
63 (33.3 %)
Black
6 (3.2 %)
Two or More
3 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BYNUM ISD
Phone:	(254)531-2341
Website:	http://www.bynumisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 13

Kindergarten 8

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 11

Grade 9 20