GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT BARBARA BUSH EL

511 E SPRINGDALE
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052

www.gpisd.org/bush

555 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barbara Bush Elementary, located in Grand Prairie, Texas, is a campus within the Grand Prairie Independent School District. As a public elementary school, it serves the local community by providing foundational education for students in the early grades, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is named in honor of the former First Lady, reflecting the district's commitment to academic excellence and character development in a supportive learning environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on student achievement, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by GPISD to prepare children for future academic success. By fostering a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the surrounding Grand Prairie neighborhood, Barbara Bush Elementary strives to create a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities can find detailed information on their official district website at [gpisd.org/bush](http://www.gpisd.org/bush).

555

Total Students

37.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT BARBARA BUSH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	408
Black	81
Asian	4
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

Hispanic
408 (73.5%)
Black
81 (14.6%)
White
34 (6.1%)
Two or More
25 (4.5%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Phone:	(972)237-1628
Website:	http://www.gpisd.org/bush
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 129

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 61