Bush Elementary School

Bush Elementary School is an elementary school located in Salem, Oregon, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. With a total enrollment of 252 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 21 to 1, the school aims to provide personalized attention within its supportive learning environment. Bush Elementary has 12 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to fostering academic growth and development.

The school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.7 out of 10, indicating that while there is room for improvement in academics, the community values the nurturing atmosphere and support provided by staff and faculty. Academically, Bush Elementary ranks at #979 out of 1231 schools in Oregon, placing it in the 21st percentile. In reading and math assessments, 22% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 13% show proficiency or better in Math.

Situated in a mid-size city, Bush Elementary School is surrounded by a diverse community that supports its mission to focus on student development and provide a caring environment for young learners.

While current test scores at Bush Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Bush Elementary School is 21:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.