Serving 834 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 834 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary serves the northern part of Addison, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School's student population of 834 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
834 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#3822 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
66%
54%
Black
22%
13%
White
5%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School's ranking?
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School is ranked #3822 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School often compared to?
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maria Moreno Steam Academy, Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School, Anne Frank Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School?
834 students attend George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School?
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School offer ?
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School part of?
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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