Buckalew Elementary School
- Buckalew Elementary School serves 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Buckalew Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Buckalew Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Buckalew Elementary School's student population of 632 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 632 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Buckalew Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Buckalew Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #252 out of 7953 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 9% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 71% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Conroe Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Buckalew Elementary School is The Woodlands High School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Vista Academy Of The Woodlands (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Galatas Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spring Galatas Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 639 students
1.1 miles
9001 Cochrans Crossing Dr
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(936)709-5000 1.1 PK-4 639 - Magnolia Tom R Ellisor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 752 students
1.4 miles
33040 Egypt Ln
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281)252-7400 1.4 PK-5 752 - Spring Bush Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 732 students
1.6 miles
7420 Crownridge Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(936)709-1600 1.6 PK-4 732 - Spring Mitchell Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 1242 students
1.8 miles
6800 Alden Bridge
Spring, TX 77382
(832)592-8500 1.8 5-6 1242 - Spring Powell Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 897 students
1.9 miles
7332 Cochrans Crossing Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(936)709-1700 1.9 PK-4 897
School Reviews
| 2 If your child fits in the "box" for reading, writing and arithmetic they will do fine here (and I mean from kindergarten). If not go private or home school. - Posted by Parent - kathe |
| 5 Excellent school with the best aspect by far being the caring, professional, experienced staff! - Posted by Parent - jdvan |
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