KRAUSE EL

655 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Krause Elementary School, located at 2201 E. Stone in Brenham, Texas, is a core campus within the Brenham Independent School District. Serving students in the early elementary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and character education. The campus is well-regarded for its focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere where young learners can build confidence and prepare for the academic challenges of higher grade levels.

The school benefits from being part of the close-knit Brenham community, often prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, Krause Elementary works to ensure that all children have access to high-quality instruction in a safe and structured setting. Its location in Brenham allows the school to maintain a local, community-centered approach to education, aiming to cultivate a strong sense of pride and academic curiosity in its students from the very start of their educational journey.

655

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KRAUSE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	367
Black	100
Asian	1
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
367 (56.0%)
White
160 (24.4%)
Black
100 (15.3%)
Two or More
24 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
Asian
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:	BRENHAM ISD
Phone:	(979)277-3860
Website:	http://brenhamisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 20

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 139