- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Bush El
Federal NCES profile for Bush El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364001308
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bush El earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #18 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bush El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bush El ranks #18 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Bush El held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 482364001308 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 17.1:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Bush El held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 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
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 703
Bush El
703 students
What this shows Bush El reports 703 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 64% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$13,072
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 30.9%
White 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 30.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, Bush El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bush El
How many students attend Bush El?
Bush El has 703 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bush El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bush El is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bush El?
22.1% 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 Asian at 30.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bush El?
Bush El has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bush El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Bush El ranks #18 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Bush El, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.