#274 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#4470 of 50,301 nationally
About Bush El
Bush El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 703 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 274th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 703.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Bush El ranks 14th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.0
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
- 703
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- 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).
West Briar Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
994 students · 250 m away
Westside H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,729 students · 838 m away
Ray Daily El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
853 students · 1.7 km away
Nottingham El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
746 students · 2.1 km away
Maurice L Wolfe El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students · 2.6 km away
Stratford H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,394 students · 3.2 km away
Thornwood El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students · 3.6 km away
Spring Branch Academic Institute
Houston · Public other · Grades 1–12
174 students · 3.6 km away
Ashford El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students · 3.6 km away
Spring Forest Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Mills El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
703 students
W E Chalmers El
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
703 students
Sam Houston El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
Hallsville West El
Longview · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
703 students
Jack & Sharon Rhoads El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bush El a good school?
Bush El has a Success Index (US) of 80.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #274 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 #274 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #4470 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bush El?
Bush El had 703 students in 2025.
Is Bush El a elementary school or a high school?
Bush El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. 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.