W H Burnett Elementary School serves 372 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W H Burnett Elementary School's student population of 372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of W H Burnett Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to 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
52%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
18%
25%
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
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend W H Burnett Elementary School?
372 students attend W H Burnett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of W H Burnett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 18% 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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