RALPH BUNCHE EL

www.midlandisd.net/Domain/4549

841 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ralph Bunche Elementary School is a public PK-6 institution located in Midland, Texas, serving as a foundational part of the Midland Independent School District. Named in honor of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning diplomat Ralph Bunche, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement and character development for its diverse student body. The school environment is designed to provide a structured yet nurturing setting where students can build fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth during their formative years.

Beyond core academics, Ralph Bunche Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Midland community. The school utilizes its website and district resources to maintain open communication with families, fostering a collaborative partnership between parents and educators. By focusing on individualized instruction and cultivating a sense of community responsibility, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the Midland ISD system.

841

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RALPH BUNCHE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	657
Black	90
Asian	18
Two or More	10

Hispanic
657 (78.1%)
Black
90 (10.7%)
White
66 (7.8%)
Asian
18 (2.1%)
Two or More
10 (1.2%)

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:	MIDLAND ISD
Phone:	(432)240-8600
Website:	http://www.midlandisd.net/Domain/4549
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	841
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	715
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 80

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RALPH BUNCHE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	80
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	121
Grade 2	119
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	105
Grade 6	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RALPH BUNCHE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	407	48.4%
Male	434	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)