Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W W Bushman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
53%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W W Bushman Elementary School?
342 students attend W W Bushman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of W W Bushman Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W W Bushman Elementary School?
W W Bushman Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W W Bushman Elementary School offer ?
W W Bushman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W W Bushman Elementary School part of?
W W Bushman Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is W W Bushman Elementary School located?
W W Bushman Elementary School is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.
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