- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, TX
George Bush H S
Federal NCES profile for George Bush H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481965008562
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Bush H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
George Bush H S has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Bush H S ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-211 students YoY
George Bush H S shrank from 2,605 students in 2022-23 to 2,394 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 135.1 → 138.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-211 students YoY 481965008562 · Richmond, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,428 enr · 18:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
George Bush H S shrank from 2,605 students in 2022-23 to 2,394 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 135.1 → 138.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
George Bush H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school
George Bush H S
2,428 students
What this shows George Bush H S reports 2,428 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Bush H S compares
George Bush H S 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,428 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,428
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$10,520
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
African American 36.9%
Asian 14.0%
White 4.7%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, George Bush H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Bush H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Bush H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,428 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Bush H S
How many students attend George Bush H S?
George Bush H S has 2,428 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,605 (2022-23) → 2,394 (2023-24), down 211.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Bush H S?
The student-teacher ratio at George Bush H S is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Bush H S?
59.6% of students at George Bush H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Bush H S?
The largest demographic group at George Bush H S is Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Bush H S?
George Bush H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 George Bush H S rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, George Bush H S ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Richmond, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides George Bush H S, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.