Bales Elementary School

Bales Elementary is the best elementary school, serving 657 students from Pre-K to 5th grade, with a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 29:1 and employing 23 full-time equivalent teachers along with 1 full-time school counselor. The student population is made up of 50% female students and 50% male students. The school has a math proficiency rate of 17% and a reading proficiency rate of 23%, which is the same as the average for the Liberty Elementary School District. Liberty Elementary and Verrado Heritage Elementary do a little better, while Westpark and Jasinski schools have similar results. Usually, students go on to Buckeye Elementary and Buckeye Union High School. Bales stresses the importance of community involvement, technology integration, and literacy development. Rentals with three bedrooms in the nearby neighborhoods cost between $1,900 and $2,500 a month on average.

Bales Elementary and other Friendswood ISD elementary schools became Certified Kind Schools.

Q1: How can parents get involved in the school community?

Ans: The "About Us" page talks a lot about community, working together, and talking to each other. Parents can get in touch with the school to find out about volunteer or engagement opportunities.

Q2: What is the school's rating or level of performance?

Ans: The "About" page says it is a "B-Rated school."

Q3: What do families need to know about the curriculum and what is expected of them?

Ans: The school stresses "ambitious and fair instruction" and has high standards for all students. Parents should ask about support services, enrichment, and homework rules.

Q4: What is the school's attitude toward diversity and inclusion?

Ans: The vision talks about "embracing and celebrating diversity," so this is probably something that was planned for the culture.

Q5: What do you need to think about when it comes to transportation and drop-off?

Ans: Parents should call the school to find out if their child is eligible and what routes they should take.

Q6: How can I keep up with school news, events, and changes?

Ans: The school's website will have a calendar, newsletters, and maybe even a "Family/Parent Resources" section. Parents should sign up to get school news.