Bush Elementary

Summary:

Bush Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mesa, Arizona, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 545. The school is part of the Mesa Unified District, which is ranked 179 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bush Elementary consistently performs above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Bush Elementary's proficiency rates in ELA and Math were 46-53% and 31-49%, respectively, compared to the district's 38-45% and 29-38% proficiency rates. The school's performance has been relatively stable over the past few years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 205 to 395 out of over 1,000 Arizona elementary schools. Additionally, Bush Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.3 to 15.4 over the past three school years, which is lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Highland Arts Elementary and Salk Elementary School.

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Bush Elementary has increased from 18.82% in 2021-2022 to 35.96% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. This shift in the socioeconomic makeup of the student body may require the school to adapt its resources and support systems to ensure that all students have access to the necessary educational opportunities and resources. Overall, Bush Elementary stands out as a high-performing elementary school within the Mesa Unified District, with consistent academic achievement and efficient resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4925 E Ingram St
       Mesa, AZ  85205-3314


(480) 472-8500

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
395th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,394 Help


Students who attend Bush Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Shepherd Junior High School
High:    Red Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  545

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.7%
Hispanic:
23.5%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36% Help


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Compare Details Bush Elementary ranks better than 56.3% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 17th among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), Hispanic (23.5%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bush Elementary is 14.3, which is the 25th best among 51 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bush Elementary is $9,394, which is the 21st highest among 51 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bush Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bush Elementary 395th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Bush Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Mesa Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Unified District 179th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bush Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 78.11 229th 1062 78.4%
2010 73.88 279th 1090 74.4%
2011 77.63 238th 1075 77.9%
2012 74.46 271st 1141 76.2%
2013 74.85 272nd 1158 76.5%
2014 80.22 206th 1079 80.9%
2015 75.21 212th 955 77.8%
2016 84.54 163rd 1079 84.9%
2017 73.97 281st 1106 74.6%
2018 76.81 255th 1109 77.0%
2019 72.38 283rd 1039 72.8%
2021 83.20 205th 1226 83.3%
2022 66.33 289th 1000 71.1%
2023 76.26 280th 1245 77.5%
2024 50.74 395th 904 56.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.07 157th 1027 84.7%
2022 42.68 279th 444 37.2%
2023 65.75 130th 617 78.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.42 103rd 417 75.3%
2021 55.71 349th 1201 70.9%
2023 39.25 467th 820 43.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.00 170th 820 79.3%
2022 58.75 253rd 618 59.1%
2023 70.06 232nd 1116 79.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.52 1st 60 98.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.00 117th 423 72.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.91 213th 1023 79.2%
2019 69.35 233rd 862 73.0%
2021 79.57 231st 1219 81.1%
2022 60.95 295th 824 64.2%
2023 72.65 296th 1219 75.7%
2024 45.92 309th 593 47.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.94 266th 1032 74.2%
2019 62.29 299th 850 64.8%
2021 83.43 186th 1220 84.8%
2022 59.53 299th 830 64.0%
2023 74.92 274th 1216 77.5%
2024 33.63 398th 609 34.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.15 515th 620 16.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.18 852nd 895 4.8%
2022 70.14 67th 289 76.8%
2023 64.81 172nd 607 71.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.60 205th 911 77.5%
2021 65.56 312th 1198 74.0%
2023 56.52 433rd 1170 63.0%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.95 93rd 171 45.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.53 244th 720 66.1%
2019 56.32 257th 595 56.8%
2021 78.04 197th 1161 83.0%
2022 63.19 247th 800 69.1%
2023 69.28 268th 1024 73.8%
2024 27.66 378th 477 20.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Open Quote Not impressed with this school. While test scores may be high they do not reflect what the staff at this school does to children. Brutal teachers that cultivate tattling and bulling, playground aids that love humiliating students and an administration that should have their own MTV reality show. There may be some good teachers there but they don't stand up and speak out against the mean and vicious who run and ruin this school. The only thing this school prepares children for is how to stand in line and be obedient victims. The Montessori teachers who one would think would be an exception to hateful behavior fit right in with the program of psychological abuse against children. Bush could be a great school it is too bad it is such an unhealthy place to learn at. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bush Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 369 14 4 25 3 n/a n/a 0 415
1998 383 11 5 31 7 n/a n/a 0 437
1999 427 12 11 36 4 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 519 14 12 36 4 n/a n/a 0 585
2001 587 15 16 43 5 n/a n/a 0 666
2002 602 24 13 85 15 n/a n/a 0 739
2003 602 24 13 85 15 n/a n/a 0 739
2004 584 22 12 75 17 n/a n/a 0 710
2005 562 22 6 93 12 n/a n/a 0 695
2006 516 19 10 113 5 n/a n/a 0 663
2007 493 12 12 94 7 n/a n/a 0 618
2008 458 14 9 115 3 n/a n/a 0 599
2009 415 11 5 113 8 n/a n/a 0 552
2010 426 17 7 99 5 n/a n/a 0 554
2011 469 19 9 108 7 0 2 0 614
2012 431 16 9 107 6 0 11 0 580
2013 433 11 6 124 7 0 19 0 600
2014 443 13 8 98 5 0 19 0 586
2015 424 14 11 121 8 0 25 0 603
2016 424 12 6 125 3 1 22 0 593
2017 388 10 7 120 5 1 26 0 557
2018 373 9 4 123 3 2 29 0 543
2019 384 12 6 123 4 1 23 0 553
2020 410 15 9 123 8 3 24 0 592
2021 334 10 5 117 9 5 19 0 499
2022 354 17 6 119 7 1 22 0 526
2023 358 24 3 128 5 1 26 0 545

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bush Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 415 21.1 19.7 n/a
1998 437 25.5 17.1 n/a
1999 490 24.9 19.7 n/a
2000 585 29.6 19.8 n/a
2001 666 34.8 19.1 n/a
2002 739 37.0 20.0 23.8
2003 739 37.0 20.0 23.8
2004 710 36.6 19.4 27.5
2005 695 35.0 19.9 32.2
2006 663 34.6 19.2 29
2007 618 33.5 18.4 22.5
2008 599 33.1 18.1 28.5
2009 552 31.8 17.4 27.4
2010 554 30.7 18.0 34.8
2011 614 35.4 17.3 31.4
2012 580 34.5 16.7 39.3
2013 600 34.9 17.1 39.5
2014 586 33.0 17.7 38.4
2015 603 35.0 17.2 35.3
2016 593 33.0 17.9 41
2017 557 35.2 15.8 39.7
2018 543 31.4 17.2 38.9
2019 553 30.5 18.1 37.8
2020 592 31.6 18.7 36.8
2021 499 34.3 14.5 n/a
2022 526 34.0 15.4 18.8
2023 545 38.0 14.3 36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bush Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 415 21.1 19.7 n/a
1998 437 25.5 17.1 n/a
1999 490 24.9 19.7 n/a
2000 585 29.6 19.8 n/a
2001 666 34.8 19.1 n/a
2002 739 37.0 20.0 23.8
2003 739 37.0 20.0 23.8
2004 710 36.6 19.4 27.5
2005 695 35.0 19.9 32.2
2006 663 34.6 19.2 29
2007 618 33.5 18.4 22.5
2008 599 33.1 18.1 28.5
2009 552 31.8 17.4 27.4
2010 554 30.7 18.0 34.8
2011 614 35.4 17.3 31.4
2012 580 34.5 16.7 39.3
2013 600 34.9 17.1 39.5
2014 586 33.0 17.7 38.4
2015 603 35.0 17.2 35.3
2016 593 33.0 17.9 41
2017 557 35.2 15.8 39.7
2018 543 31.4 17.2 38.9
2019 553 30.5 18.1 37.8
2020 592 31.6 18.7 36.8
2021 499 34.3 14.5 n/a
2022 526 34.0 15.4 18.8
2023 545 38.0 14.3 36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bush Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $194 (1.8%) $22 (0.2%) $411 (3.9%) $7,661 (72.0%) $2,768 (26.0%) $10,429 (98.0%) $10,646
2020 $426 (5.8%) $249 (3.4%) $1,102 (14.9%) $6,671 (90.4%) $32 (0.4%) $6,703 (90.9%) $7,378
2021 $559 (5.9%) $26 (0.3%) $1,145 (12.1%) $8,528 (89.8%) $382 (4.0%) $8,910 (93.8%) $9,496
2022 $653 (7.0%) $39 (0.4%) $1,346 (14.3%) $8,400 (89.4%) $301 (3.2%) $8,701 (92.6%) $9,394

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bush Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 283rd of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 280th of 1245 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students553545
 1.4%
African American1224
 100%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic123128
 4.1%
Pacific Islander11
White384358
 6.8%
Two or More Races2326
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.8%36%
 1.8%


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Students who attend Bush Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shepherd Junior High School
High : Red Mountain High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 545 students attended Bush Elementary.

Bush Elementary ranks 395th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Bush Elementary are 66% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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