Bush El vs G E 'buddy' West El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 702 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
780 students
G E 'buddy' West El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
780 students
| Measure | Bush El Houston, Texas | G E 'buddy' West El Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3942 of 4,686 | #4532 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40304 of 50,301 | #46275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 780 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| city | Houston | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bush El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 17.6).
- •Bush El does better on math proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Bush El does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •G E 'buddy' West El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 90.5%).
- •Bush El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 20.0).
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 Bush El better than G E 'buddy' West El?
On the Success Index (US), Bush El ranks higher (27.1 vs 17.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bush El and G E 'buddy' West El?
About 702 km in a straight line, between Houston and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush El: 780. G E 'buddy' West El: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush El and G E 'buddy' West El rank in Texas?
Bush El is 3942nd of 4,686 and G E 'buddy' West El is 4532nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).