Enrollment
310
Elementary
DISTRICT 331 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD·NCES 484182007660
Barbara Bush Primary School
390 N HILLCREST, SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX 75482 · (903) 439-6170 · Hopkins County
GRADES KG–03ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL310 STUDENTS
B+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 70% of Texas public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
220 students
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 70 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 73 | 24% |
| Grade 2 | 86 | 28% |
| Grade 3 | 81 | 26% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Barbara Bush Primary School→Sulphur Springs Elementary School→Sulphur Springs Middle School→Sulphur Springs High School
Based on grade levels within SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
42.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +25.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
45.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +12.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 42 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 45 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 25 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 12 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 18.0% | 24.0% | 17.0% | 41.0% |
| Mathematics | 25.0% | 20.0% | 15.0% | 40.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 42.0% | 45.0% |
| 2024-25 | 45.0% | 41.0% |
| 2023-24 | 49.0% | 52.0% |
| 2022-23 | 0.0% | 40.0% |
| 2020-21 | 17.0% | 33.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
46.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
43.4%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+3.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 47% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 43% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Barbara Bush Primary School
Barbara Bush Primary School's state test result (46.8% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 3 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Bush Primary School this school | 310 | 71.0% | 46.8% |
| Fairfield Elementary School FAIRFIELD | 348 | 69.8% | N/A |
| Wolflin Elementary School AMARILLO | 326 | 68.1% | 54.4% |
| Woodville Elementary School WOODVILLE | 303 | 68.6% | N/A |
| Albert C Williams Elementary School COMMERCE | 317 | 72.9% | 31.4% |
| Waskom Elementary School WASKOM | 370 | 68.1% | 37.6% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Barbara Bush Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Hopkins County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 46.8% | #1,767 of 4,401 | #5 of 6 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #2,346 of 4,466 ▲ 293 | #5 of 6 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 42.0% | #3,505 of 4,466 ▼ 446 | #6 of 6 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +23.5pp | #347 of 3,998 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 310 | #4,138 of 4,938 | #2 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #773 of 4,622 | #2 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.2% | #1,127 of 4,628 | #3 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 71.0% | #2,503 of 4,789 | #3 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -43.1% | #124 of 2,838 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
310
-23 (-7%) vs 2020
-38% since 2000-01, when it was 500
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 12.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 310 | 24 | 12.9:1 | 71% (220) |
| 2023-24 | 319 | 26.6 | 12.0:1 | 72% (229) |
| 2022-23 | 342 | 24.7 | 13.8:1 | 74% (254) |
| 2020-21 | 333 | 26 | 12.8:1 | 65% (216) |
| 2017-18 | 545 | 40.5 | 13.5:1 | 76% (413) |
| 2015-16 | 585 | 37 | 15.8:1 | 73% (425) |
| 2010-11 | 612 | 37 | 16.5:1 | 82% (503) |
| 2000-01 | 500 | 29 | 17.2:1 | 72% (361) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Barbara Bush Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 43% (545 to 310); teachers down 41% (40.5 to 24).
About Barbara Bush Primary School
Barbara Bush Primary School is classified as an elementary school. It is located in SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas. The latest federal count shows 310 students in kindergarten through 3. The average for elementary schools in Texas is about 519 students, so this school is 40% smaller than average.
Barbara Bush Primary School is one of the 9 schools that make up SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD (4,236 students in total).
Roughly 53% of students at Barbara Bush Primary School are White. Other reported shares: 26% Hispanic, 12% Black, and 6% multiracial. Hopkins County's residents are about 80% White, 27 points above the school's share. Pick two students at random and there is a 63% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The teaching staff at Barbara Bush Primary School is 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 12.9:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. About 71% of students, or 220, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Hopkins County average 61%.
The allk12 Grade for Barbara Bush Primary School is B+. Compared with Texas public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 70% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Given its share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Barbara Bush Primary School would be expected to post about 43.4%. Its actual average proficiency rate on state tests is 46.8%.
Hopkins County has these Census figures: the median household income is $70,888, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Hopkins County is home to 18 public schools and about 6,733 public school students.
The school nearest to Barbara Bush Primary School is Sulphur Springs High School, at a distance of about 0.5 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. Barbara Bush Primary School is 5th of 7 nearby schools by average proficiency rate.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Town: Remote, meaning it is in a town far from an urbanized area.
Over 4 years, Barbara Bush Primary School's enrollment declined 7%, to 310.
Conversations here can range across enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Hopkins County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
37,784
Census ACS
Median income
$70,888
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
6,733 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD
- Sulphur Springs High SchoolHigh · 1,270 students
- Sulphur Springs Middle SchoolMiddle · 961 students
- Sulphur Springs Elementary SchoolElementary · 598 students
- Rowena Johnson Primary SchoolElementary · 306 students
- Bowie Primary SchoolElementary · 295 students
- Travis Primary SchoolElementary · 253 students
Other schools in SULPHUR SPRINGS
- Sulphur Springs High SchoolHigh · 1,270 students
- Sulphur Springs Middle SchoolMiddle · 961 students
- Sulphur Springs Elementary SchoolElementary · 598 students
- Rowena Johnson Primary SchoolElementary · 306 students
- Bowie Primary SchoolElementary · 295 students
- North Hopkins Elementary SchoolElementary · 264 students
Nearby schools
- Sulphur Springs High School0.5 mi · 1,270
- Travis Primary School1.1 mi · 253
- Sulphur Springs Elementary School1.5 mi · 598
- Austin Academic Center1.6 mi · 20
- Rowena Johnson Primary School1.7 mi · 306
- Sulphur Springs Middle School2.0 mi · 961
Frequently asked questions
About Barbara Bush Primary SchoolHow many students attend Barbara Bush Primary School?
Barbara Bush Primary School enrolls approximately 310 students in grades KG-03.
What grades does Barbara Bush Primary School serve?
Barbara Bush Primary School serves grades KG-03.
How many students per teacher at Barbara Bush Primary School?
Approximately 12.9:1 students per teacher at Barbara Bush Primary School.
How diverse is Barbara Bush Primary School?
Barbara Bush Primary School reports a student body of 53% White, 26% Hispanic, 12% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Barbara Bush Primary School public or private?
Barbara Bush Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.