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Bush Elementary School

13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 743 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bush Elementary School's student population of 743 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
743 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bush Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bush Elementary School is 0.77, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#197 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bush Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
31%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bush Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bush Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bush Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bush Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bush Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Bush Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bush Elementary School's ranking?
Bush Elementary School is ranked #197 out of 8,188 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
743 students attend Bush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Bush Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 5% 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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