Burleson Elementary School (Closed 2020)

4400 Blanco Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burleson 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
40-44%
51%
(18-19)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Burleson Elementary School?
366 students attend Burleson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Burleson Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burleson Elementary School?
Burleson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burleson Elementary School offer ?
Burleson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Burleson Elementary School part of?
Burleson Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.

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