Serving 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School's student population of 688 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3327 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
62%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School's ranking?
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School is ranked #3327 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School often compared to?
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maria Moreno Steam Academy, Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary School, Anne Frank Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School?
688 students attend George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School?
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School offer ?
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School part of?
George Herbert Walker Bush Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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