BARBARA BUSH EL

BARBARA BUSH EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GRAND PRAIRIE ISD school district, located in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 490 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, BARBARA BUSH EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BARBARA BUSH ELementary, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a campus within the Grand Prairie Independent School District. As a public elementary school, it serves the local community by providing foundational education for students in the early grades, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is named in honor of the former First Lady, reflecting the district's commitment to academic excellence and character development in a supportive learning environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on student achievement, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by GPISD to prepare children for future academic success. By fostering a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the surrounding Grand Prairie neighborhood, BARBARA BUSH ELementary strives to create a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities can find detailed information on their official district website at [gpisd.org/bush](http://www.gpisd.org/bush).

For more information, contact BARBARA BUSH EL at (972) 237-1628 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

511 E SPRINGDALE
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052-5253
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BARBARA BUSH EL is a public Title I school in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 490 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Total Students:
490
Teachers:
33.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 490 students

Hispanic/Latino
65.3%
Black or African American
18.8%
White
13.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.6%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.