Burton Elementary School

12504 Cedar St
Burton, TX 77835
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 313 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 41%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Burton Elementary School's student population of 313 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Burton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burton Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#297 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Burton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Burton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
16%
53%
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Black
8%
13%
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White
73%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Burton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #297 out of 8,188 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 41% 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?
313 students attend Burton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Burton Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% 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 13:1, which is lower than 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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