At a glance
Reported students
694
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
574
Carolyn G Bukhair El: 694 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
15.6:1 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
- 625
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Carolyn G Bukhair El
Carolyn G Bukhair El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Dallas. It is one of 51 current school records connected to Richardson ISD. NCES reports 694 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 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to 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 (92.2%) and Black (4.8%). English learners represent 82.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. 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 Carolyn G Bukhair El
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.56 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 0.5 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
- 82.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White1.4%
- Hispanic92.2%
- Black4.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.7%
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 Richardson ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dover El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
698 reported students
Lake Highlands El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
704 reported students
Math/Science/Tech Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–06
667 reported students
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–06
659 reported students
Audelia Creek El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
730 reported students
Risd Acad
Elementary · Grades PK–06
731 reported students
Public schools near Carolyn G Bukhair 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover El Elementary · Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 698 | 0.5 mi |
| Risd Acad Elementary · Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 731 | 0.5 mi |
| Northwood Hills El Elementary · Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 563 | 1.2 mi |
| Richardson Heights El Elementary · Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 501 | 1.3 mi |
| Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet Elementary · Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 659 | 1.4 mi |
| Spring Creek El Elementary · Richardson ISD | PK–06 | 422 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carolyn G Bukhair El
What grades does Carolyn G Bukhair El serve?
Carolyn G Bukhair El reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Richardson ISD.
How many students attend Carolyn G Bukhair El?
Carolyn G Bukhair El reported 694 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 625 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carolyn G Bukhair El?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 694 students and 44.56 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 Carolyn G Bukhair El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carolyn G Bukhair El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richardson ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carolyn G Bukhair El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.8% 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 Carolyn G Bukhair El in?
Carolyn G Bukhair El is part of Richardson ISD, based in Richardson, TX, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carolyn G Bukhair El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dover El (0.5 mi), Risd Acad (0.5 mi), Northwood Hills El (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.