Bob Hope Elementary Building Renovations

Bob Hope Elementary Building Renovations at 304 N. Pruett St., Baytown, TX 77520, is a 3,382 sq ft renovation project estimated at $338,777. The work involves altering the existing elementary building to increase classroom capacity, specifically by converting the first-floor music room into two new classrooms and renovating second-floor administrative offices into additional classroom space. This project is registered under the name Bob Hope School, the free public charter school serving PreK3 through 5th grade students in the area.

The project was registered with TDLR in June 2026, with plan review completed in August 2026. The filing indicates construction was scheduled to start in June 2026 and finish in August 2026, a 47-day window that is shorter than the 92-day median build window for similar renovation projects in Harris County. Despite the scheduled completion date having passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The status remains Review Complete, but the absence of a final inspection record means the physical completion of the renovation is not verified in the accessible building registry.

Project Scope and Costs

The estimated cost of $338,777 works out to $100 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for renovation and alteration filings. The total project cost is also above the county median of $250,000 for this type of work. Sigma Engineers Inc is the design firm of record, a firm that has other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including Motiva Fire Station in Port Arthur and Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building in Baytown. David Clark Teel is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing.

The project involves public funds and is located on public land. For context, the ZIP code 77520 area has a population of about 35,724 people, with a median household income of $54,249 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The housing mix in this area is an even balance of owner-occupied and renter-occupied units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $144,200.

The scope of work is strictly focused on interior conversions to create additional instructional space. No new construction of a separate building is indicated in the filing description. The conversion of administrative offices to classrooms suggests a shift in facility usage to prioritize student capacity. The music room conversion adds two dedicated learning environments to the first floor. This type of alteration is common in schools seeking to adjust space without expanding the building footprint.