Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Burton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Burton Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Burton school district, encompassing approximately 161.8 square miles in Burton, TX. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 11.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Burton Elementary School's student population of 386 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Panthers
School Rankings
Burton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burton Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Panther Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burton Elementary School's ranking?
Burton Elementary School is ranked #341 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Burton Elementary School often compared to?
Burton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Burton Elementary School?
386 students attend Burton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Burton Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burton Elementary School?
Burton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burton Elementary School offer ?
Burton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Burton Elementary School part of?
Burton Elementary School is part of Burton Independent School District.
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