At a glance
Reported students
834
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496
George Herbert Walker Bush El: 834 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
18.1:1 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
- 617
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about George Herbert Walker Bush El
George Herbert Walker Bush El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Addison. It is one of 237 current school records connected to Dallas ISD. NCES reports 834 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 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (65.6%) and Black (22.4%). English learners represent 38.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.2%. 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 George Herbert Walker Bush El
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 46 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 1.98 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 38.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.98
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White4.9%
- Hispanic65.6%
- Black22.4%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.7%
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 Dallas ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Albert C Black Jr STEAM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
828 reported students
Kleberg El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
870 reported students
Seagoville North El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
774 reported students
Alex Sanger Preparatory School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
769 reported students
Julian T Saldivar El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
755 reported students
Jose 'Joe' May El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
746 reported students
Public schools near George Herbert Walker Bush 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaughlin Strickland El Elementary · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | PK–05 | 706 | 1.6 mi |
| Tom C Gooch El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 374 | 1.6 mi |
| Nathan Adams El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 435 | 1.8 mi |
| Chapel Hill Preparatory-A Personalized Lrning Sch Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–06 | 404 | 1.8 mi |
| Anne Frank El Elementary · Dallas ISD | PK–05 | 1,119 | 1.8 mi |
| Blair El Elementary · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD | KG–05 | 520 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about George Herbert Walker Bush El
What grades does George Herbert Walker Bush El serve?
George Herbert Walker Bush El reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dallas ISD.
How many students attend George Herbert Walker Bush El?
George Herbert Walker Bush El reported 834 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 617 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at George Herbert Walker Bush El?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 834 students and 46 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 George Herbert Walker Bush El a public, charter, or magnet school?
George Herbert Walker Bush El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dallas ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of George Herbert Walker Bush El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is George Herbert Walker Bush El in?
George Herbert Walker Bush El is part of Dallas ISD, based in Dallas, TX, which operates 237 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near George Herbert Walker Bush El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McLaughlin Strickland El (1.6 mi), Tom C Gooch El (1.6 mi), Nathan Adams El (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.