Sul Ross Elementary entered 2025-26 under Principal Amy Thomman, confirmed through the school's official Facebook page (@BryanISDRoss) alongside Assistant Principal Aaron Gneiding. The campus runs its standard Bryan ISD academic and family engagement programming, including the Stopfinder app for transportation and AlphaBEST after-school care for enrolled families. The school is named after one of the most prominent figures in Texas A&M history, and that institutional connection ties Sul Ross Elementary's campus identity to the broader Brazos Valley heritage in a way that most Bryan ISD campuses don't share. Sul Ross carries a GATE program alongside its Title I designation and serves one of the district's larger elementary student populations at 545 students.

Q1. Who was Sul Ross, and why is the school named after him?

Ans. Sul Ross Elementary is named after Lawrence Sullivan Ross, who served as a Confederate general, Texas Ranger, Governor of Texas, and later president of what is now Texas A&M University. His legacy is embedded throughout the Brazos Valley, and naming the school after him reflects the deep historical ties between Bryan, College Station, and Texas A&M's founding era.

Q2. Does Sul Ross Elementary offer a GATE program?

Ans. Sul Ross Elementary offers a Gifted and Talented program through Bryan ISD. The referral process starts with the classroom teacher each fall, and Principal Amy Thomman's team can help families understand the district's assessment timeline. The front office at (979) 209-2700 is the best contact to get the current evaluation window dates.

Q3. What after-school programs are available at Sul Ross Elementary?

Ans. Sul Ross Elementary is one of the Bryan ISD campuses served by AlphaBEST after-school care, covering coding, robotics, art, drama, Spanish, and homework support. Families should call (979) 209-2700 to confirm current enrollment availability, as program spots at Bryan ISD AlphaBEST campuses can fill during peak registration periods.

Q4. What bilingual instruction does Sul Ross Elementary provide?

Ans. Sul Ross Elementary serves a student body that is 75% minority and 75% economically disadvantaged, with a significant share of students from Spanish-speaking households. Bilingual and English Language Development instruction runs as a core part of how classroom delivery is structured across all four grade levels, not as a standalone program.

Q5. What is the feeder pattern for Sul Ross Elementary students?

Ans. Sul Ross Elementary students typically continue to Sam Rayburn Intermediate, then on to Stephen F. Austin High School or Travis B Bryan High School within Bryan ISD. Families should verify the current feeder assignment with the front office at (979) 209-2700, as Bryan ISD reviews boundary alignments periodically and feeder paths can shift between school years.