Buckalew Elementary

Public PK, KG-4

 4909 W Alden Bridge Dr
       The Woodlands, TX  77382


(281) 465-3400

District: Conroe Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,246 Help


Students who attend Buckalew Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McCullough J H
    Mitchell Intermediate
High:    The Woodlands High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  702

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.8%
Hispanic:
23.4%
Asian:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.3% Help


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Compare Details Buckalew Elementary ranks better than 98.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Conroe Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.8%), Hispanic (23.4%), Asian (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckalew Elementary is 16.7. 28 elementary schools in the Conroe Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buckalew Elementary is $9,246. 18 elementary schools in the Conroe Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Buckalew Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckalew Elementary 52nd of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Buckalew Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Asian students:
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White students:


Conroe Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Conroe Independent School District (Isd) 222nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Buckalew Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Buckalew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.31 157th 3465 95.5%
2005 88.52 48th 3475 98.6%
2006 87.43 56th 3476 98.4%
2007 86.31 76th 3724 98.0%
2008 88.33 51st 3768 98.6%
2009 87.55 55th 3884 98.6%
2010 86.99 37th 3937 99.1%
2011 89.07 9th 4095 99.8%
2012 95.23 15th 4206 99.6%
2013 94.73 29th 4221 99.3%
2014 94.64 16th 4260 99.6%
2015 94.29 21st 4320 99.5%
2016 95.12 6th 4286 99.9%
2017 98.84 40th 4329 99.1%
2018 97.60 72nd 4359 98.3%
2019 98.54 42nd 4479 99.1%
2021 99.37 26th 4578 99.4%
2022 98.40 39th 4581 99.1%
2023 98.18 52nd 4647 98.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buckalew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.03 291st 1046 72.2%
2021 72.84 201st 961 79.1%
2023 84.18 116th 1099 89.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Buckalew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.10 80th 3226 97.5%
2019 99.86 2nd 3333 99.9%
2021 83.87 258th 3446 92.5%
2022 96.20 37th 3487 98.9%
2023 96.01 46th 3556 98.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buckalew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.12 835th 3558 76.5%
2019 96.06 48th 3684 98.7%
2021 91.56 113th 3799 97.0%
2022 79.75 382nd 3952 90.3%
2023 88.34 209th 4086 94.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buckalew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.31 264th 4264 93.8%
2019 97.85 26th 4309 99.4%
2021 97.47 31st 4451 99.3%
2022 98.56 24th 4477 99.5%
2023 99.45 16th 4521 99.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Buckalew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.64 86th 4306 98.0%
2019 98.22 35th 4348 99.2%
2021 99.40 14th 4499 99.7%
2022 97.74 43rd 4561 99.1%
2023 97.33 55th 4588 98.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Buckalew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.08 460th 3106 85.2%
2019 74.13 510th 3184 84.0%
2021 84.12 39th 3006 98.7%
2022 77.01 234th 2958 92.1%
2023 75.11 357th 2980 88.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Buckalew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.45 326th 4240 92.3%
2019 86.10 237th 4295 94.5%
2021 91.02 154th 4331 96.4%
2022 89.12 197th 4461 95.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Buckalew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.15 73rd 4319 98.3%
2019 97.75 58th 4357 98.7%
2021 98.77 43rd 4498 99.0%
2022 97.57 48th 4563 98.9%
2023 97.21 61st 4585 98.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Buckalew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.73 112th 1005 88.9%
2019 81.75 72nd 1009 92.9%
2021 94.44 3rd 967 99.7%
2022 88.69 12th 957 98.7%
2023 86.61 27th 1015 97.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Buckalew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.07 178th 2515 92.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buckalew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.96 114th 4168 97.3%
2019 99.29 9th 4188 99.8%
2021 98.19 46th 4329 98.9%
2022 96.19 74th 4376 98.3%
2023 96.61 58th 4401 98.7%
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Rank History for White students at Buckalew Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.44 123rd 3127 96.1%
2019 92.01 77th 3142 97.5%
2021 95.44 36th 3082 98.8%
2022 92.26 58th 3082 98.1%
2023 92.97 64th 3106 97.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.6)
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Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, February 22, 2015

Open Quote This is an incredible school. The teachers are superb and everyone cares about their students. The level of work they are doing is multiple levels higher than the norm. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, February 13, 2014

Open Quote Amazing school! Wonderful students and parents! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 18, 2013

Open Quote The Administration does not recognize disabilities or learning disorders. Students are not able to be identified or receive special education services--no appropriate and free public education for those who struggle or have a special need. They cater to the students who can test high and are immediate compliers with no discipline issues. My son's disability is a common one--ADHD. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Buckalew Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 246 3 12 16 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2000 520 4 27 27 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2001 748 7 36 44 2 n/a n/a 0 837
2002 724 8 40 56 1 n/a n/a 0 829
2003 724 8 40 56 1 n/a n/a 0 829
2004 708 15 37 59 2 n/a n/a 0 821
2005 712 11 32 58 2 n/a n/a 0 815
2006 740 13 45 44 2 n/a n/a 0 844
2007 734 13 39 74 2 n/a n/a 0 862
2008 664 13 41 64 0 n/a n/a 0 782
2009 652 8 38 63 2 n/a n/a 0 763
2010 736 11 45 83 7 n/a n/a 0 882
2011 624 8 44 118 1 1 32 0 828
2012 595 6 47 106 0 1 35 0 790
2013 546 5 45 110 1 1 41 0 749
2014 516 8 50 118 1 2 44 0 739
2015 480 13 65 110 1 0 29 0 698
2016 452 13 61 115 1 0 31 0 673
2017 432 15 62 101 0 0 35 0 645
2018 444 13 61 90 1 0 23 0 632
2019 437 27 70 106 1 0 23 0 664
2020 429 23 73 116 2 2 27 0 672
2021 387 16 73 112 3 2 30 0 623
2022 402 21 68 147 2 0 36 0 676
2023 406 18 65 164 1 1 47 0 702

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 Buckalew Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 277 19.1 14.5 1.4
2000 578 30.3 19.1 0.7
2001 837 45.2 18.5 0.1
2002 829 47.9 17.3 0.5
2003 829 47.9 17.3 0.5
2004 821 46.0 17.8 1.1
2005 815 47.4 17.2 1.3
2006 844 47.1 17.9 2.6
2007 862 46.7 18.5 1.5
2008 782 46.2 16.9 1.5
2009 763 46.0 16.6 0.9
2010 882 49.2 17.9 1.8
2011 828 49.0 16.8 2.8
2012 790 44.2 17.8 2.7
2013 749 42.0 17.8 2.1
2014 739 41.1 17.9 1.9
2015 698 40.0 17.4 2.3
2016 673 39.0 17.2 1.9
2017 645 37.0 17.4 2.6
2018 632 37.0 17.0 5.1
2019 664 40.0 16.6 8.7
2020 672 40.0 16.8 8.8
2021 623 39.0 15.9 8.2
2022 676 39.0 17.3 10.8
2023 702 42.0 16.7 12.3

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 Buckalew Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 277 19.1 14.5 1.4
2000 578 30.3 19.1 0.7
2001 837 45.2 18.5 0.1
2002 829 47.9 17.3 0.5
2003 829 47.9 17.3 0.5
2004 821 46.0 17.8 1.1
2005 815 47.4 17.2 1.3
2006 844 47.1 17.9 2.6
2007 862 46.7 18.5 1.5
2008 782 46.2 16.9 1.5
2009 763 46.0 16.6 0.9
2010 882 49.2 17.9 1.8
2011 828 49.0 16.8 2.8
2012 790 44.2 17.8 2.7
2013 749 42.0 17.8 2.1
2014 739 41.1 17.9 1.9
2015 698 40.0 17.4 2.3
2016 673 39.0 17.2 1.9
2017 645 37.0 17.4 2.6
2018 632 37.0 17.0 5.1
2019 664 40.0 16.6 8.7
2020 672 40.0 16.8 8.8
2021 623 39.0 15.9 8.2
2022 676 39.0 17.3 10.8
2023 702 42.0 16.7 12.3

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 Buckalew Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $462 (5.9%) $7,337 (94.1%) $7,800
2020 $402 (4.9%) $7,853 (95.1%) $8,255
2021 $541 (5.9%) $8,705 (94.1%) $9,246

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Buckalew 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 42nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 52nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Buckalew Elementary)7583
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))5563
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buckalew Elementary)8782
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))6160
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Buckalew Elementary)7681
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))5661
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buckalew Elementary)8887
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))6665
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students664702
 5.7%
African American2718
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian7065
 7.1%
Hispanic106164
 54.7%
Pacific Islander01
White437406
 7.1%
Two or More Races2347
 104.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.7%12.3%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Buckalew Elementary

Students who attend Buckalew Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McCullough J H
Middle : Mitchell Intermediate
High : The Woodlands High School

Yes! Buckalew Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 52nd of 4647 Texas elementary schools.

Students at Buckalew Elementary are 58% White, 23% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 702 students attended Buckalew Elementary.


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