BEAR BRANCH EL

bbes.magnoliaisd.org/

489 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Bear Branch Elementary, located at 8909 FM 1488 in Magnolia, Texas, is a core campus within the Magnolia Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a growing suburban district, the school works to balance traditional educational values with modern instructional practices to prepare its young students for future success in higher grades.

The campus reflects the mission of Magnolia ISD by prioritizing the individual needs of its students through a comprehensive curriculum and active parent-teacher involvement. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, Bear Branch Elementary aims to build a strong educational foundation, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and responsible community members. For families seeking more information on the school’s academic programs, extracurricular activities, or campus events, the school’s official website at [bbes.magnoliaisd.org](http://bbes.magnoliaisd.org/) serves as a primary resource for ongoing communication and district updates.

489

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEAR BRANCH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	88
Black	12
Asian	14
Two or More	27
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
342 (69.9%)
Hispanic
88 (18.0%)
Two or More
27 (5.5%)
Asian
14 (2.9%)
Black
12 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

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:	MAGNOLIA ISD
Phone:	(281)356-4771
Website:	http://bbes.magnoliaisd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 30

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 111