Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, David G 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 is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: David G Burnet Elementary serves the northwest part of Dallas, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.7 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school is about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
David G Burnet Elementary School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
631 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
David G Burnet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David G Burnet Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#5343 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David G Burnet Elementary School's ranking?
David G Burnet Elementary School is ranked #5343 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are David G Burnet Elementary School often compared to?
David G Burnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Julian T Saldivar Elementary School, John Q Adams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend David G Burnet Elementary School?
631 students attend David G Burnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of David G Burnet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David G Burnet Elementary School?
David G Burnet Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does David G Burnet Elementary School offer ?
David G Burnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is David G Burnet Elementary School part of?
David G Burnet Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is David G Burnet Elementary School located?
David G Burnet Elementary School is located in the Northwest Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Northwest Dallas.
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