Laura Welch Bush Elementary School

12600 COUNTRY TRAILS AUSTIN TX 78732

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 19 of 129 in Texas

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About Laura Welch Bush Elementary School

Laura Welch Bush Elementary in Steiner Ranch, Austin, a high performing elementary school and among the best classical schools in Texas, is unique to the community. With approximately 500 students in Pre-K through 5th grade, the school boasts a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio maintained by 41 full-time staff members. The staff configuration creates a cohesive classroom experience, reflected in strong school performance and excellent student outcomes: 78% of students are proficient in math and 86% in reading—both positioning the school in Texas’ top 5%. The student population is diverse, with 47% minority students, and teacher retention is high, providing stability and consistency. The surrounding housing market reflects the area's popularity, with median home values exceeding $700,000. Read about more elementary schools here.

Contact Information

Address

12600 COUNTRY TRAILS AUSTIN TX 78732

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Phone

(512) 570-6100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
525
Total Students
$54262
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

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School Ratings

Ranked

19

of 129 in Texas

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 61%
Asian 16.2%
Hispanic 15%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 6.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
61%
Asian
16.2%
Hispanic
15%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
6.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 525
47.6%
250 Female
52.4%
275 Male

Student Population

525 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

553 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

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FAQ

1. Are there any after school program in Laura Bush Elementary?

Ans: Laura Welch Bush Elementary school has an after-school program, which is used to offer structures that could help with homework, enrichment, and play supervision. The program will target the working parents and aid students to keep on learning in a secure situation outside of school hours.


2. What grades level does Laura Welch Bush Elementary cater?

Ans: It operates in Pre-K to 5 th grade.


3. What is the enrolment of the Laura Welch Bush elementary?

Ans: The enrolment is about 503.


4. How do the academic performances at Laura Welch Bush Elementary stand?

Ans: Students demonstrate a high level of academic growth of about 78 and 86 percent in math and reading respectively.


5. How many students per teacher are in Laura Welch Bush Elementary?

Ans: There are approximately 12 students to every teacher, which helps the teacher to be more personal with each student.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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