Burkeville Elementary School (Closed 2023)

231cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Burkeville 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
35-39%
49%
(17-18)
40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
69%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Burkeville Elementary School?
144 students attend Burkeville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Burkeville Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burkeville Elementary School?
Burkeville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burkeville Elementary School offer ?
Burkeville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Burkeville Elementary School part of?
Burkeville Elementary School is part of Burkeville Independent School District.

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