#3742 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#38979 of 50,301 nationally
About Bussey El
Bussey El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Aldine ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 1–5. In 2025 it enrolled 489 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3742nd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (50th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 489.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Bussey El ranks 407th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
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 Bussey El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bussey El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Stovall Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students · 513 m away
Aldine H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,481 students · 693 m away
Thompson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
455 students · 723 m away
Black El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
488 students · 822 m away
Blanson Cte H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,258 students · 1.5 km away
Stehlik El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
683 students · 1.5 km away
Marcella El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
530 students · 1.9 km away
Up Excellence Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
36 students · 1.9 km away
Gray El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
0 students · 2.3 km away
Odom El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
322 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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489 students
Washington El
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489 students
Carson El
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
Carroll Peak El
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
Bear Branch El
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
489 students
Green El
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bussey El a good school?
Bussey El has a Success Index (US) of 29.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3742 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 Bussey El rank in Texas?
Bussey El ranks #3742 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #38979 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bussey El?
Bussey El had 489 students in 2025.
Is Bussey El a elementary school or a high school?
Bussey El is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bussey El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bussey El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.