- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Laura Welch Bush El
Federal NCES profile for Laura Welch Bush El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482703009440
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laura Welch Bush El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #35 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Laura Welch Bush El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Welch Bush El ranks #35 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Laura Welch Bush El held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 482703009440 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 12.9:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Laura Welch Bush El held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Laura Welch Bush El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school 503
Laura Welch Bush El
503 students
What this shows Laura Welch Bush El reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laura Welch Bush El compares
Laura Welch 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 92% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 50% | - | - |
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.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
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
10.9%
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
$10,669
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 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Asian 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Laura Welch Bush El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laura Welch Bush El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laura Welch Bush El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laura Welch Bush El
How many students attend Laura Welch Bush El?
Laura Welch Bush El has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura Welch Bush El?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura Welch Bush El 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 Laura Welch Bush El?
4.8% of students at Laura Welch Bush El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laura Welch Bush El?
The largest demographic group at Laura Welch Bush El is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laura Welch Bush El?
Laura Welch Bush El 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 Laura Welch Bush El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Welch Bush El ranks #35 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Laura Welch Bush El, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.