- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · The Woodlands, TX
Bush El
Federal NCES profile for Bush El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481500007404
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bush El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #12 of 15
- schools in The Woodlands · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bush El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bush El ranks #12 of 15 schools in The Woodlands, TX.
School address
District: Conroe Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481500007404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Bush El held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 481500007404 · The Woodlands, TX Other · MID · TRAD
881 enr · 16.6:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Bush El held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bush El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conroe H S
Conroe H S
5,252 students
- The Woodlands
The Woodlands H S
4,444 students
- Grand Oaks H S
Grand Oaks H S
3,836 students
- College Park H
College Park H S
3,313 students
- Caney Creek H
Caney Creek H S
2,783 students
- This school 881
Bush El
881 students
What this shows Bush El reports 881 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bush El compares
Bush El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 73% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,349
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 881 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Bush El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conroe Isd reports $10,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bush El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bush El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~881 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bush El
How many students attend Bush El?
Bush El has 881 students enrolled. It is a public school in The Woodlands, TX. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bush El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bush El is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bush El?
16.8% of students at Bush El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bush El?
The largest demographic group at Bush El is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in The Woodlands, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bush El?
Bush El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bush El rank among schools in The Woodlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Bush El ranks #12 of 15 schools in The Woodlands, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in The Woodlands on the city page.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Bush El, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.