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Enrollment
486
Elementary
DISTRICT 560 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BAY CITY ISD·NCES 480963000418
Roberts Elementary School
4100 HIRAM BRANDON DR, BAY CITY, TX 77414 · (979) 401-1500 · Matagorda County
GRADES 01–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL486 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
314 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 240 | 49% |
| Grade 2 | 246 | 51% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Roberts Elementary School→Tenie Holmes Elementary School→Bay City Junior High School→Bay City High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within BAY CITY ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Roberts Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Matagorda County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 486 | #2,664 of 4,938 | #3 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.8:1 | #4,330 of 4,622 | #7 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.6% | #2,167 of 4,628 | #3 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.6% | #2,861 of 4,789 | #6 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.6% | #1,267 of 1,307 | #6 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
486
-36 (-7%) vs 2020
-2% since 1990-91, when it was 498
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
was 17.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 486 | 25.9 | 18.8:1 | 65% (314) |
| 2023-24 | 502 | 29.9 | 16.8:1 | 77% (387) |
| 2022-23 | 513 | 28.6 | 18.0:1 | 82% (420) |
| 2020-21 | 522 | 30 | 17.4:1 | 83% (431) |
| 2017-18 | 483 | 33.3 | 14.5:1 | 76% (368) |
| 2015-16 | 517 | 30 | 17.2:1 | 71% (368) |
| 2010-11 | 476 | 26 | 18.3:1 | 82% (391) |
| 2000-01 | 554 | 31 | 17.9:1 | 64% (356) |
| 1990-91 | 498 | 28 | 17.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Roberts Elementary School.
About Roberts Elementary School
Roberts Elementary School is an elementary school with a street address in BAY CITY, Texas. Students in grades 1 through 2 attend the school, which enrolls 486 students.
District-wide, BAY CITY ISD has 5 schools and 3,473 students.
By race and ethnicity, Roberts Elementary School is 65% Hispanic. The school is also 17% White, 14% Black, and 4% multiracial. That is higher than the 44% Hispanic share among all Matagorda County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at Roberts Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 53%.
Roberts Elementary School operates with 25.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 18.8:1. That ratio is over the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Roberts Elementary School reports 65% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Matagorda County, the average is about the same, 63%.
In Matagorda County (population about 36,329), median household income is about $58,628, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 17%. Roberts Elementary School is one of 18 public schools in Matagorda County, which together enroll about 7,199 students.
The closest public school, Bay City High School, is about 1.6 miles from Roberts Elementary School. Within five miles are 4 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put Roberts Elementary School in a town some distance from an urbanized area (Town: Distant).
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 7%, from 522 to 486. Its ratio of students to teachers was 17.4:1 in 2020-21, and 18.8:1 in 2024-25.
Community posts for Roberts Elementary School can cover sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Matagorda County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
36,329
Census ACS
Median income
$58,628
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
7,199 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BAY CITY ISD
- Bay City High SchoolHigh · 1,042 students
- Tenie Holmes Elementary SchoolElementary · 763 students
- Bay City Junior High SchoolMiddle · 750 students
- Cherry Elementary SchoolElementary · 432 students
Other schools in BAY CITY
- Bay City High SchoolHigh · 1,042 students
- Tenie Holmes Elementary SchoolElementary · 763 students
- Bay City Junior High SchoolMiddle · 750 students
- Cherry Elementary SchoolElementary · 432 students
Nearby schools
- Bay City High School1.6 mi · 1,042
- Cherry Elementary School1.9 mi · 432
- Tenie Holmes Elementary School1.9 mi · 763
- Bay City Junior High School2.3 mi · 750
- Markham Elementary School5.9 mi · 255
- Van Vleck Elementary School6.3 mi · 447
Frequently asked questions
About Roberts Elementary SchoolHow large is Roberts Elementary School?
Roberts Elementary School enrolls approximately 486 students in grades 01-02.
What grades does Roberts Elementary School serve?
Roberts Elementary School serves grades 01-02.
How many teachers does Roberts Elementary School have?
Roberts Elementary School employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Roberts Elementary School?
Student demographics at Roberts Elementary School are roughly 17% White, 65% Hispanic, 14% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Roberts Elementary School in?
Roberts Elementary School is part of BAY CITY ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.