Our History

Barbara Bush Elementary opened in August 1997 with a projected enrollment of 425 students. When the doors opened to our brand new school, nearly 660 students enrolled! Each year Barbara Bush Elementary has held over 600 students who have been challenged to meet high academic behavioral expectations!

Barbara Bush Elementary students, parents, and staff celebrate their multicultural diversity. According to recect statistics, our ethnic distribution is African-American - 11.76%, Hispanic - 58.8%, White - 22.8%, Asian - 5.49%, and Native-American - 1.1%. Fifty nine point eight percent (59.8%) of our students qualify for the free and reduced lunch program. The mobility rate is 20.4% and 23.7% of our students are Limited English Proficient.

Barbara Bush Elementary has established a strong set of beliefs. We pride ourselves in providing a warm, enthusiastic and caring learning environment. Our high expectations for academic achievement and responsible behavior empower students to become independent and responsible lifelong learners.

During the 2000 school year, Barbara Bush Elementary became a TEA Recognized school.  And since then we have maintained that status.