At a glance
Reported students
823
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
830
Buckalew El: 823 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 672
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Buckalew El
Buckalew El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in The Woodlands. It is one of 74 current school records connected to Conroe ISD. NCES reports 823 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.5%). English learners represent 8.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Buckalew El
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52%
- Hispanic24.5%
- Black4.3%
- Asian10.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Conroe ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Powell El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
830 reported students
Birnham Woods El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
845 reported students
Galatas El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
792 reported students
Ford El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
857 reported students
Kaufman El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
859 reported students
Snyder El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
859 reported students
Public schools near Buckalew El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galatas El Elementary · Conroe ISD | PK–04 | 792 | 1.1 mi |
| Tom R Ellisor El Elementary · Magnolia ISD | PK–04 | 569 | 1.4 mi |
| Bush El Elementary · Conroe ISD | PK–04 | 881 | 1.7 mi |
| Powell El Elementary · Conroe ISD | PK–04 | 830 | 2 mi |
| Tough El Elementary · Conroe ISD | PK–06 | 988 | 2.2 mi |
| Deretchin El Elementary · Conroe ISD | PK–06 | 1,209 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Buckalew El
What grades does Buckalew El serve?
Buckalew El reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Conroe ISD.
How many students attend Buckalew El?
Buckalew El reported 823 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 672 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Buckalew El?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 823 students and 47.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Buckalew El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Buckalew El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Conroe ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Buckalew El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Buckalew El in?
Buckalew El is part of Conroe ISD, based in Conroe, TX, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Buckalew El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Galatas El (1.1 mi), Tom R Ellisor El (1.4 mi), Bush El (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.