Enrollment
2,428
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481965008562
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
135.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Bush H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Bush H S
George Bush H S is a higher-need, large high school in Richmond, Texas, enrolling 2,428 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 86% of Texas schools and 22% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.6% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,428 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #101.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fort Bend Isd spends $10,893 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students) and Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students) alongside George Bush H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Bush H S compares
George Bush H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Bend Isd, which includes George Bush H S.
$10,893
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.4%
State 26.9%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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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.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is George Bush H S a good school?
George Bush H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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