Buckalew El vs Bush El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckalew El
The Woodlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
823 students
Bush El
The Woodlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
881 students
| Measure | Buckalew El The Woodlands, Texas | Bush El The Woodlands, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #209 of 4,686 | #233 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3374 of 50,301 | #3822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 823 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 78% |
| city | The Woodlands | The Woodlands |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.0 vs 82.1).
- •Buckalew El does better on math proficiency (88% vs 78%).
- •Buckalew El does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Bush El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 18.1%).
- •Bush El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.5).
- •Bush El is the larger school with 881 students compared with 823.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buckalew El better than Bush El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buckalew El and Bush El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between The Woodlands and The Woodlands in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckalew El: 823. Bush El: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckalew El and Bush El rank in Texas?
Buckalew El is 209th of 4,686 and Bush El is 233rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).