Laura Welch Bush Elementary

Summary:

Laura Welch Bush Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 525 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Leander Independent School District, which is ranked 200 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laura Welch Bush Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Texas, with a statewide ranking between 60-111 out of over 4,600 schools. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. Its student population is predominantly White (around 60%), with significant Asian (around 16%) and Hispanic (around 15%) representation. Students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary significantly outperform their peers in the Leander ISD and the state of Texas on STAAR tests, with 85.33% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading, compared to 57.64% in the district and 48.85% statewide.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Bee Cave Elementary, Serene Hills Elementary, and Lakeway Elementary in the Lake Travis Independent School District, Laura Welch Bush Elementary stands out as a top performer. The school's exceptional performance across various student subgroups, including traditionally underperforming groups, is a testament to its commitment to equity and inclusive practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12600 Country Trails
       Austin, TX  78732


(512) 570-6100

District: Leander Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,650 Help


Students who attend Laura Welch Bush Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Canyon Ridge Middle
High:    Vandegrift High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  503

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.1%
Hispanic:
18.3%
Asian:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Laura Welch Bush Elementary ranks better than 98.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Laura Welch Bush Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.1%), Hispanic (18.3%), Asian (17.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laura Welch Bush Elementary is 12.1, which is the 9th best among 28 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laura Welch Bush Elementary is $9,650. 18 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laura Welch Bush Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laura Welch Bush Elementary 60th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Laura Welch Bush Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Leander Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Leander Independent School District (Isd) 200th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laura Welch Bush Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.37 28th 3465 99.2%
2005 85.69 175th 3475 95.0%
2006 86.03 133rd 3476 96.2%
2007 86.50 64th 3724 98.3%
2008 86.31 146th 3768 96.1%
2009 86.51 114th 3884 97.1%
2010 86.15 83rd 3937 97.9%
2011 87.16 66th 4095 98.4%
2012 93.62 55th 4206 98.7%
2013 90.29 208th 4221 95.1%
2014 89.26 231st 4260 94.6%
2015 92.15 99th 4320 97.7%
2016 92.08 108th 4286 97.5%
2017 96.78 138th 4329 96.8%
2018 97.57 73rd 4359 98.3%
2019 98.11 66th 4479 98.5%
2021 98.21 82nd 4578 98.2%
2022 97.37 81st 4581 98.2%
2023 96.56 111th 4647 97.6%
2024 97.97 60th 4675 98.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.74 261st 1046 75.0%
2019 64.13 364th 1112 67.3%
2022 79.64 139th 1004 86.2%
2023 85.83 98th 1099 91.1%
2024 79.21 158th 1114 85.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.33 1622nd 3446 52.9%
2022 88.08 169th 3487 95.2%
2023 98.35 15th 3556 99.6%
2024 97.60 40th 3638 98.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.69 56th 3558 98.4%
2019 87.93 156th 3684 95.8%
2021 95.00 68th 3799 98.2%
2022 95.48 70th 3952 98.2%
2023 96.57 60th 4086 98.5%
2024 98.12 30th 4261 99.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.95 20th 4560 99.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.01 39th 4306 99.1%
2019 97.98 40th 4348 99.1%
2021 98.03 70th 4499 98.4%
2022 95.96 98th 4561 97.9%
2023 93.77 178th 4588 96.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.25 1064th 3106 65.7%
2019 69.11 883rd 3184 72.3%
2021 71.47 871st 3006 71.0%
2022 63.13 1235th 2958 58.2%
2023 62.13 1336th 2980 55.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.56 295th 4240 93.0%
2019 83.73 314th 4295 92.7%
2021 88.18 201st 4331 95.4%
2022 85.82 286th 4461 93.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.48 132nd 4319 96.9%
2019 96.88 80th 4357 98.2%
2021 97.32 91st 4498 98.0%
2022 97.01 66th 4563 98.6%
2023 96.97 74th 4585 98.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.18 87th 1005 91.3%
2019 84.31 47th 1009 95.3%
2021 87.27 57th 967 94.1%
2022 81.06 83rd 957 91.3%
2023 81.38 80th 1015 92.1%
2024 81.36 72nd 1035 93.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.19 127th 4168 97.0%
2019 90.83 177th 4188 95.8%
2021 99.07 28th 4329 99.4%
2022 97.65 36th 4376 99.2%
2023 95.11 91st 4401 97.9%
2024 97.97 31st 4431 99.3%
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Rank History for White students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.21 153rd 3127 95.1%
2019 92.19 74th 3142 97.6%
2021 86.23 200th 3082 93.5%
2022 86.98 185th 3082 94.0%
2023 84.02 287th 3106 90.8%
2024 83.83 271st 3078 91.2%
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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.

Laura Welch Bush Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Laura Welch Bush Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 460 6 30 39 9 n/a n/a 0 544
2003 460 6 30 39 9 n/a n/a 0 544
2004 497 8 37 49 6 n/a n/a 0 597
2005 629 14 44 63 8 n/a n/a 0 758
2006 800 31 52 85 11 n/a n/a 0 979
2007 939 24 76 99 7 n/a n/a 0 1145
2008 692 12 86 70 5 n/a n/a 0 865
2009 800 22 126 83 7 n/a n/a 0 1038
2010 603 13 107 80 4 n/a n/a 0 807
2011 619 7 94 97 1 0 33 0 851
2012 645 7 110 105 1 0 34 0 902
2013 592 8 104 106 2 0 29 0 841
2014 590 7 97 93 1 0 28 0 816
2015 618 8 105 95 4 0 32 0 862
2016 571 8 115 102 3 0 36 0 835
2017 527 5 108 108 2 0 46 0 796
2018 476 5 97 91 2 0 45 0 716
2019 433 4 97 87 3 0 43 0 667
2020 405 7 86 84 1 0 39 0 622
2021 355 3 72 77 2 0 44 0 553
2022 334 4 90 91 2 0 43 0 564
2023 320 3 85 79 2 0 36 0 525
2024 267 12 88 92 2 0 42 0 503

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 Laura Welch Bush Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 544 32.7 16.6 7.4
2003 544 32.7 16.6 7.4
2004 597 39.8 15.0 6.5
2005 758 47.2 16.1 5.3
2006 979 61.0 16.0 5
2007 1145 68.9 16.6 1.4
2008 865 52.8 16.4 0.9
2009 1038 60.9 17.0 1.9
2010 807 51.9 15.5 2.1
2011 851 52.0 16.3 2.4
2012 902 53.2 16.9 1.8
2013 841 53.1 15.8 1.1
2014 816 50.4 16.1 1.7
2015 862 51.0 16.9 1.7
2016 835 51.0 16.3 0.8
2017 796 47.8 16.6 1.1
2018 716 46.0 15.5 1.1
2019 667 42.6 15.6 2.4
2020 622 41.4 15.0 1.9
2021 553 39.5 13.9 2
2022 564 44.5 12.6 5
2023 525 39.4 13.3 5.3
2024 503 41.4 12.1 7.8

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 Laura Welch Bush Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 544 32.7 16.6 7.4
2003 544 32.7 16.6 7.4
2004 597 39.8 15.0 6.5
2005 758 47.2 16.1 5.3
2006 979 61.0 16.0 5
2007 1145 68.9 16.6 1.4
2008 865 52.8 16.4 0.9
2009 1038 60.9 17.0 1.9
2010 807 51.9 15.5 2.1
2011 851 52.0 16.3 2.4
2012 902 53.2 16.9 1.8
2013 841 53.1 15.8 1.1
2014 816 50.4 16.1 1.7
2015 862 51.0 16.9 1.7
2016 835 51.0 16.3 0.8
2017 796 47.8 16.6 1.1
2018 716 46.0 15.5 1.1
2019 667 42.6 15.6 2.4
2020 622 41.4 15.0 1.9
2021 553 39.5 13.9 2
2022 564 44.5 12.6 5
2023 525 39.4 13.3 5.3
2024 503 41.4 12.1 7.8

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 Laura Welch Bush Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $375 (4.7%) $7,581 (95.3%) $7,956
2020 $277 (3.8%) $6,994 (96.2%) $7,271
2021 $165 (1.7%) $9,484 (98.3%) $9,650

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laura Welch Bush 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 66th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 111th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Laura Welch Bush Elementary)7480
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5762
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laura Welch Bush Elementary)8165
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5553
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Laura Welch Bush Elementary)7580
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5763
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laura Welch Bush Elementary)8374
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Laura Welch Bush Elementary)8792
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6871
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laura Welch Bush Elementary)9388
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6560
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Laura Welch Bush Elementary)8475
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5742
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students667525
 21.3%
African American43
 25%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian9785
 12.4%
Hispanic8779
 9.2%
Pacific Islander00
White433320
 26.1%
Two or More Races4336
 16.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.4%5.3%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Laura Welch Bush Elementary

Students who attend Laura Welch Bush Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Canyon Ridge Middle
High : Vandegrift High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 503 students attended Laura Welch Bush Elementary.

Yes! Laura Welch Bush Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 60th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

Students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary are 53% White, 18% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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