Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School

13900 Maham Rd
Dallas, TX 75240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
629 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7235 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
93%
53%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School's ranking?
Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School is ranked #7235 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School often compared to?
Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dobie Pre-kindergarten School, Spring Valley Elementary School, Risd Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School?
629 students attend Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School?
Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School offer ?
Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School part of?
Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School located?
Carolyn G Bukhair Elementary School is located in the Far North Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 21 other public schools located in Far North Dallas.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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