W H Burnett Elementary School serves 380 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Attendance Zone: W H Burnett Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Terrell, TX, encompassing approximately 174.5 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W H Burnett Elementary School's student population of 380 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Motto
Expect More, Achieve More
School Rankings
The diversity score of W H Burnett Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
58%
54%
Black
24%
13%
White
12%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend W H Burnett Elementary School?
380 students attend W H Burnett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of W H Burnett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W H Burnett Elementary School?
W H Burnett Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W H Burnett Elementary School offer ?
W H Burnett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is W H Burnett Elementary School part of?
W H Burnett Elementary School is part of Terrell Independent School District.
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