BESS RACE EL

www.crowley.k12.tx.us

647 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bess Race Elementary School, located in Crowley, Texas, is a campus within the Crowley Independent School District. As a public elementary school, it serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. The school operates under the district’s broader mission to provide a supportive and rigorous educational environment that encourages student growth, inclusivity, and community engagement.

The school is characterized by a commitment to the Crowley ISD vision, which emphasizes personalized learning experiences and the use of technology to enhance classroom instruction. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students, Bess Race Elementary aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment procedures, or campus-specific programs, the official Crowley ISD website provides detailed resources and contact information.

647

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BESS RACE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	164
Black	336
Asian	3
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
336 (51.9%)
Hispanic
164 (25.3%)
White
103 (15.9%)
Two or More
37 (5.7%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
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:	CROWLEY ISD
Phone:	(817)297-5080
Website:	http://www.crowley.k12.tx.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	453
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 97

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BESS RACE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	97
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	108
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BESS RACE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	314	48.5%
Male	333	51.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th