BOB AND BETTY NELSON EL

www.alvinisd.net/o/bbne

655 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bob and Betty Nelson Elementary School is a public school located in Alvin, Texas, serving as a part of the Alvin Independent School District. Situated in a semi-rural setting at 14400 County Road 185, the school is designed to cater to the growing suburban population of the area. It focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grade levels, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional learning, and community involvement.

The school is named in honor of Bob and Betty Nelson, local figures known for their commitment to the Alvin community and the educational advancement of its youth. As part of the Alvin ISD, the school adheres to the district’s broader mission of fostering an innovative and supportive learning environment. With its location in the fast-developing Alvin/Pearland corridor, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to equip students with the necessary skills to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

655

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOB AND BETTY NELSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	288
Black	17
Asian	35
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
292 (44.6%)
Hispanic
288 (44.0%)
Asian
35 (5.3%)
Two or More
22 (3.4%)
Black
17 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	ALVIN ISD
Phone:	(281)388-1130
Website:	http://www.alvinisd.net/o/bbne
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 60

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 120