MARY BURKS MAREK EL

1947 KIRBY DR
PEARLAND, TX 77584

www.alvinisd.net/o/mbme

762 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Burks Marek Elementary is a public school located in Pearland, Texas, serving students within the Alvin Independent School District. Named after a longtime educator and community leader, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment. It serves a diverse student body in grades PK–5 and is committed to the Alvin ISD mission of providing high-quality instruction that prepares students for future academic success.

The school is recognized for its strong focus on community involvement and a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and the development of character. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Marek Elementary utilizes modern educational resources to cater to the individual needs of its learners. Parents and community members are highly encouraged to participate in school life, making the campus a central hub for student growth and neighborhood engagement within the Pearland area.

762

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY BURKS MAREK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	294
Black	265
Asian	85
Two or More	43
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
294 (38.6%)
Black
265 (34.8%)
Asian
85 (11.2%)
White
72 (9.4%)
Two or More
43 (5.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	ALVIN ISD
Phone:	(281)245-3232
Website:	http://www.alvinisd.net/o/mbme
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 38

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 119