Serving 703 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bush Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Bush Elementary serves the west part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bush Elementary School's student population of 703 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
703 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bush Elementary School ranks within the top 5% 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 0.78, which is more 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
#335 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
31%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
6%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cardinal Red and White
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 #335 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bush Elementary School often compared to?
Bush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ray Daily Elementary School, Boone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bush Elementary School?
703 students attend Bush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Bush Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bush Elementary School?
Bush Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bush Elementary School offer ?
Bush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bush Elementary School part of?
Bush Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bush Elementary School located?
Bush Elementary School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 23 other public schools located in Westside.
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