MARY BRANCH EL

2040 W VILLA MARIA RD
BRYAN, TX 77807

branch.bryanisd.org/

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Mary Branch Elementary School, located at 2040 W. Villa Maria Rd. in Bryan, Texas, is a core component of the Bryan Independent School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. As part of a district-wide mission, the school emphasizes preparing students for future success through structured curriculum and community engagement.

The school’s official website, http://branch.bryanisd.org/, serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and district policies. By maintaining a strong connection with families and the surrounding Bryan community, Mary Branch Elementary strives to foster a collaborative atmosphere where students can thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

470

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY BRANCH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	231
Black	127
Asian	2
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

Hispanic
231 (49.1%)
Black
127 (27.0%)
White
77 (16.4%)
Two or More
32 (6.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
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:	BRYAN ISD
Phone:	(979)209-2900
Website:	http://branch.bryanisd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 56

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 81