Bushland Elementary

Summary:

Bushland Elementary is a public elementary school in Bushland, Texas, serving 534 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Bushland Independent School District, which is ranked 81 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bushland Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing state and district averages in STAAR Reading and Mathematics proficiency for 3rd and 4th grades. For example, in 2022-2023, 61% of 4th-grade students at Bushland Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 47% statewide. The school's performance on STAAR tests is generally stronger than the nearby Amarillo ISD and Canyon ISD schools, especially in Mathematics. Bushland Elementary has maintained a high statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools over the past decade.

Bushland Elementary's student population is notably different from the nearby Amarillo ISD and Canyon ISD schools, with a significantly higher percentage of White students (73.78%) and lower percentage of Hispanic students (19.1%). This demographic difference may contribute to the school's academic success, as research suggests that socioeconomic and racial factors can influence student achievement. However, the school should continue to monitor and address any achievement gaps to ensure equitable outcomes for all students, including Hispanic students and those with special needs.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-2

 1001 S Blessen Rd
       Amarillo, TX  79124


(806) 349-1142

District: Bushland Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,342 Help


Students who attend Bushland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bushland J H
High:    Bushland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  534

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.8%
Hispanic:
19.1%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bushland Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.8%), Hispanic (19.1%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bushland Elementary is 14. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bushland Elementary is $9,342.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bushland Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bushland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Bushland Independent School District (Isd) 64th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bushland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bushland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.50 194th 3465 94.4%
2005 79.03 511th 3475 85.3%
2006 77.10 589th 3476 83.1%
2007 85.09 134th 3724 96.4%
2008 81.52 395th 3768 89.5%
2009 84.08 260th 3884 93.3%
2010 84.94 143rd 3937 96.4%
2011 82.03 367th 4095 91.0%
2012 87.02 351st 4206 91.7%
2013 85.67 409th 4221 90.3%
2014 89.56 220th 4260 94.8%
2015 82.87 590th 4320 86.3%
2016 85.48 451st 4286 89.5%
2017 82.98 607th 4329 86.0%
2018 85.53 508th 4359 88.3%
2019 68.13 1146th 4479 74.4%
2021 90.70 369th 4578 91.9%
2022 85.64 534th 4581 88.3%
2023 73.24 1034th 4647 77.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bushland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.94 1358th 3558 61.8%
2019 37.86 2220th 3684 39.7%
2021 56.07 1125th 3799 70.4%
2022 46.86 1775th 3952 55.1%
2023 40.45 2268th 4086 44.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bushland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.84 2308th 4264 45.9%
2019 38.81 2865th 4309 33.5%
2021 73.81 684th 4451 84.6%
2022 88.27 215th 4477 95.2%
2023 55.99 1760th 4521 61.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bushland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.49 547th 4306 87.3%
2019 60.99 1448th 4348 66.7%
2021 91.83 270th 4499 94.0%
2022 83.37 547th 4561 88.0%
2023 79.12 733rd 4588 84.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bushland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.66 1458th 3184 54.2%
2021 67.91 1058th 3006 64.8%
2023 75.12 328th 2980 89.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bushland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.79 1943rd 4240 54.2%
2019 39.97 2675th 4295 37.7%
2021 33.24 3107th 4331 28.3%
2022 36.00 3087th 4461 30.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bushland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.53 545th 4319 87.4%
2019 73.37 881st 4357 79.8%
2021 87.58 433rd 4498 90.4%
2022 84.99 511th 4563 88.8%
2023 64.94 1355th 4585 70.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bushland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.92 1317th 4168 68.4%
2019 57.81 1509th 4188 64.0%
2021 89.73 231st 4329 94.7%
2022 85.62 335th 4376 92.3%
2023 61.60 1384th 4401 68.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bushland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.39 668th 3127 78.6%
2019 52.81 1470th 3142 53.2%
2021 75.28 544th 3082 82.3%
2022 66.83 908th 3082 70.5%
2023 53.59 1458th 3106 53.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Bushland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 308 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1990 298 0 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1991 294 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 292 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1993 317 0 2 26 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1994 354 0 0 25 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1995 187 0 0 15 4 n/a n/a 0 206
1996 187 0 0 15 4 n/a n/a 0 206
1997 210 1 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 224
1998 231 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1999 247 1 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 266
2000 234 0 0 18 3 n/a n/a 0 255
2001 241 1 1 17 4 n/a n/a 0 264
2002 268 2 1 24 3 n/a n/a 0 298
2003 268 2 1 24 3 n/a n/a 0 298
2004 325 4 0 31 4 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 415 6 1 35 8 n/a n/a 0 465
2006 460 8 2 43 5 n/a n/a 0 518
2007 379 6 2 47 4 n/a n/a 0 438
2008 394 9 1 45 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2009 420 5 3 48 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2010 426 6 4 42 3 n/a n/a 0 481
2011 404 5 3 50 5 0 14 0 481
2012 423 3 0 67 3 0 18 0 514
2013 430 2 1 66 2 0 11 0 512
2014 453 2 2 69 1 0 11 0 538
2015 448 2 2 66 1 0 10 0 529
2016 452 8 3 62 1 0 6 0 532
2017 452 6 3 84 1 0 5 0 551
2018 429 7 1 79 1 0 9 0 526
2019 397 2 1 71 1 0 17 0 489
2020 395 6 1 76 1 0 14 0 493
2021 396 4 3 69 0 1 20 0 493
2022 409 5 3 97 0 1 26 0 541
2023 394 7 3 102 0 3 25 0 534

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 Bushland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 338 n/a n/a n/a
1990 332 24.0 13.8 n/a
1991 337 24.4 13.8 n/a
1992 322 24.5 13.1 16.1
1993 345 25.0 13.8 22.3
1994 380 26.5 14.3 16.8
1995 206 13.7 15.0 18
1996 206 13.7 15.0 18
1997 224 16.3 13.7 18.3
1998 242 19.9 12.2 18.6
1999 266 20.6 12.9 20.3
2000 255 21.7 11.8 21.2
2001 264 21.1 12.5 17.4
2002 298 23.5 12.7 19.8
2003 298 23.5 12.7 19.8
2004 364 25.0 14.6 22
2005 465 32.3 14.4 21.9
2006 518 33.5 15.5 21
2007 438 33.3 13.2 18.5
2008 451 35.0 12.9 23.7
2009 478 35.0 13.7 20.9
2010 481 37.9 12.6 22
2011 481 35.0 13.7 24.5
2012 514 33.0 15.5 27.2
2013 512 35.4 14.4 27.3
2014 538 38.2 14.0 28.6
2015 529 40.0 13.2 28.9
2016 532 37.0 14.3 26.3
2017 551 37.9 14.5 25.2
2018 526 37.3 14.0 19.8
2019 489 35.7 13.6 20.9
2020 493 35.3 13.9 23.7
2021 493 36.3 13.5 23.9
2022 541 37.3 14.5 14
2023 534 37.9 14.0 15.9

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 Bushland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 338 n/a n/a n/a
1990 332 24.0 13.8 n/a
1991 337 24.4 13.8 n/a
1992 322 24.5 13.1 16.1
1993 345 25.0 13.8 22.3
1994 380 26.5 14.3 16.8
1995 206 13.7 15.0 18
1996 206 13.7 15.0 18
1997 224 16.3 13.7 18.3
1998 242 19.9 12.2 18.6
1999 266 20.6 12.9 20.3
2000 255 21.7 11.8 21.2
2001 264 21.1 12.5 17.4
2002 298 23.5 12.7 19.8
2003 298 23.5 12.7 19.8
2004 364 25.0 14.6 22
2005 465 32.3 14.4 21.9
2006 518 33.5 15.5 21
2007 438 33.3 13.2 18.5
2008 451 35.0 12.9 23.7
2009 478 35.0 13.7 20.9
2010 481 37.9 12.6 22
2011 481 35.0 13.7 24.5
2012 514 33.0 15.5 27.2
2013 512 35.4 14.4 27.3
2014 538 38.2 14.0 28.6
2015 529 40.0 13.2 28.9
2016 532 37.0 14.3 26.3
2017 551 37.9 14.5 25.2
2018 526 37.3 14.0 19.8
2019 489 35.7 13.6 20.9
2020 493 35.3 13.9 23.7
2021 493 36.3 13.5 23.9
2022 541 37.3 14.5 14
2023 534 37.9 14.0 15.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bushland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,087 (12.1%) $7,908 (87.9%) $8,995
2020 $975 (11.0%) $7,894 (89.0%) $8,870
2021 $1,190 (12.7%) $8,152 (87.3%) $9,342

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bushland Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1146th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1034th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bushland Elementary)5354
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))5354
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bushland Elementary)4451
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))4451
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Bushland Elementary)5861
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))5861
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bushland Elementary)4358
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bushland Independent School District (Isd))4358
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students489534
 9.2%
African American27
 250%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic71102
 43.7%
Pacific Islander03
White397394
 0.8%
Two or More Races1725
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.9%15.9%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bushland Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 534 students attended Bushland Elementary.

Students at Bushland Elementary are 74% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Bushland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bushland J H
High : Bushland High School


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

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