Bush El
#3942 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#40304 of 50,301 nationally
About Bush El
Bush El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Alief ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 780 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3942nd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 780.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Bush El ranks 453rd of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)30%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bush El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bush El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Collins El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
788 students · 1.1 km away
White E El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students · 1.2 km away
Chambers El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
559 students · 1.3 km away
Owens Int
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
809 students · 1.5 km away
Yes Prep - West
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
990 students · 1.6 km away
Landis El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
545 students · 1.9 km away
Neff El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
709 students · 2.0 km away
Sharpstown International School
Houston · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,352 students · 2.1 km away
Harmony School of Exploration- Houston
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
687 students · 2.1 km away
Harmony School of Innovation - Houston
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
497 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Lee El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
780 students
G E 'buddy' West El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
780 students
Ellison El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
780 students
A N Rico El
Weslaco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
780 students
Ralph Pfluger El
Buda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students
Owens El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bush El a good school?
Bush El has a Success Index (US) of 27.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3942 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bush El rank in Texas?
Bush El ranks #3942 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #40304 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bush El?
Bush El had 780 students in 2025.
Is Bush El a elementary school or a high school?
Bush El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bush El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bush El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.