- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Burbank El
Federal NCES profile for Burbank El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002412
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burbank El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #38 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Burbank El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burbank El ranks #38 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Burbank El shrank from 810 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 482364002412 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 15.3:1 · 96.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Burbank El shrank from 810 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Burbank El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 736
Burbank El
736 students
What this shows Burbank El reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burbank El compares
Burbank El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
African American 14.4%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Burbank El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burbank El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burbank El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~736 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Burbank El
How many students attend Burbank El?
Burbank El has 736 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burbank El?
The student-teacher ratio at Burbank El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burbank El?
96.2% of students at Burbank El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burbank El?
The largest demographic group at Burbank El is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burbank El?
Burbank El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burbank El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Burbank El ranks #38 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Burbank El, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.