A Third Elementary School Coming to Shadow Creek Ranch in Pearland?
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The answer is definitely, although
it all depends on the upcoming bond election. A bond election will be
held on Nov. 3, 2009 for residents of Shadow Creek Ranch and all of Alvin
ISD. Even with the current economic situation the Alvin/Pearland area is
still growing, which means more students enrolling and more schools
needed. In addition to funds for maintenance and renovation of existing
facilities, the bond will provide funds for the building of the
800-student "Elementary 14", to be located in Shadow Creek
Ranch. The 2005 bond paid for the land & design of Elementary 14. The
land has been purchased and the design is ready to go! The Nov 3 bond will
provide the funds to actually build the school. If the bond passes, the
district is ready to move quickly to begin construction on Elem 14. This will
be great news for the faculty and students at Marek & Wilder Elementaries
since they're both already over capacity. This is a good "problem" to
have! According to school district data, Alvin ISD is growing by
approximately 600 students per year which is equal to almost one elementary
school every year. Most of this growth is found in the west side of the district
in the Pearland and Manvel city limits. So...is another elementary school
coming to Shadow Creek Ranch? Let's hope so. The children need
it! Check out http://www.alvinisd.net for more details.