Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rufus C Burleson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rufus C. Burleson Elementary serves the southeast part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rufus C Burleson Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Rufus C Burleson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rufus C Burleson Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#4002 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
67%
54%
Black
31%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rufus C Burleson Elementary School's ranking?
Rufus C Burleson Elementary School is ranked #4002 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rufus C Burleson Elementary School often compared to?
Rufus C Burleson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William M Anderson Elementary School, Julius Dorsey Leadership Academy, W A Blair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rufus C Burleson Elementary School?
472 students attend Rufus C Burleson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Rufus C Burleson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rufus C Burleson Elementary School?
Rufus C Burleson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rufus C Burleson Elementary School offer ?
Rufus C Burleson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rufus C Burleson Elementary School part of?
Rufus C Burleson Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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