Burnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3700 Thomason Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burnet 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% 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
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
30-34%
49%
(17-18)
35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Burnet Elementary School?
261 students attend Burnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Burnet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burnet Elementary School?
Burnet Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burnet Elementary School offer ?
Burnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Burnet Elementary School part of?
Burnet Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.

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