CAROLYN G BUKHAIR EL

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694 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Carolyn G. Bukhair Elementary School is a public school located in Dallas, Texas, and is part of the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of the RISD network, the school follows the district’s broader mission to provide high-quality instruction and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years.

The school is situated in a residential area of North Dallas, positioning it as a central hub for its surrounding community. Like many schools within the Richardson district, Carolyn G. Bukhair focuses on community engagement and the active involvement of parents and families to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources and administrative support of the larger Richardson ISD, the school aims to offer a rigorous curriculum, supportive intervention programs, and a safe, inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

694

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CAROLYN G BUKHAIR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	640
Black	33
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
640 (92.2%)
Black
33 (4.8%)
White
10 (1.4%)
Two or More
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-4900
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/CarolynGBukhairES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	641
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CAROLYN G BUKHAIR EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	68
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	101
Grade 6	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CAROLYN G BUKHAIR EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	315	45.4%
Male	379	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)