- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sulphur Springs, TX
Barbara Bush Pri
Federal NCES profile for Barbara Bush Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484182007660
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara Bush Pri earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Sulphur Springs · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara Bush Pri has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Bush Pri ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Sulphur Springs, TX.
School address
District: Sulphur Springs Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484182007660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Barbara Bush Pri shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 484182007660 · Sulphur Springs, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 12.9:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur Springs H S (1,270 students)
Barbara Bush Pri shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Barbara Bush Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs H S
1,270 students
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs Middle
961 students
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs El
598 students
- This school 310
Barbara Bush Pri
310 students
- Rowena Johnson 306
Rowena Johnson Pri
306 students
- Bowie Pri 295
Bowie Pri
295 students
What this shows Barbara Bush Pri reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbara Bush Pri compares
Barbara Bush Pri is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,619
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Barbara Bush Pri is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sulphur Springs Isd reports $11,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barbara Bush Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Springs H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowena Johnson Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie Pri | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara Bush Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Bush Pri
How many students attend Barbara Bush Pri?
Barbara Bush Pri has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sulphur Springs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Bush Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Bush Pri is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbara Bush Pri?
71.6% of students at Barbara Bush Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara Bush Pri?
The largest demographic group at Barbara Bush Pri is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Sulphur Springs, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara Bush Pri?
Barbara Bush Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barbara Bush Pri rank among elementary schools in Sulphur Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Bush Pri ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Sulphur Springs, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sulphur Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Sulphur Springs Isd?
Besides Barbara Bush Pri, Sulphur Springs Isd also operates Sulphur Springs H S (1,270 students), Sulphur Springs Middle (961 students), and Sulphur Springs El (598 students). See the Sulphur Springs Isd district page for the complete list.