Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bush Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bush Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Houston, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bush Elementary School's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
780 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bush Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bush Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6020 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bush Elementary School's ranking?
Bush Elementary School is ranked #6020 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bush Elementary School often compared to?
Bush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Best Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bush Elementary School?
780 students attend Bush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bush Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bush Elementary School?
Bush Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bush Elementary School offer ?
Bush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bush Elementary School part of?
Bush Elementary School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bush Elementary School located?
Bush Elementary School is located in the Chinatown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Chinatown.
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