DISHMAN EL

www.bmtisd.com/dishman/

500 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dishman Elementary School is a public school located in Beaumont, Texas, serving students as part of the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD). Situated on Champions Drive, the school functions as a foundational institution within the district, focusing on providing core academic instruction and fostering social development for elementary-aged children in the local community.

The school is dedicated to the mission of the Beaumont Independent School District, emphasizing student achievement, character development, and preparation for future academic success. As part of a larger district, Dishman Elementary benefits from standardized curriculum resources and administrative support provided by BISD, while striving to create a nurturing learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Families and community members often utilize the school’s official website to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific announcements.

500

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DISHMAN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	116
Black	306
Asian	24
Two or More	12
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Black
306 (61.2%)
Hispanic
116 (23.2%)
White
33 (6.6%)
Asian
24 (4.8%)
Two or More
12 (2.4%)
American Indian
8 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
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:	BEAUMONT ISD
Phone:	(409)617-6250
Website:	http://www.bmtisd.com/dishman/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 55

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 74