- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Burges H S
Federal NCES profile for Burges H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481830001669
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burges H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #18 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Burges H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burges H S ranks #18 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Burges H S held near 1,417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 96.5 → 87.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-61 students YoY 481830001669 · El Paso, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,394 enr · 14.5:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
Burges H S held near 1,417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 96.5 → 87.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Burges H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- This school
Burges H S
1,394 students
What this shows Burges H S reports 1,394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burges H S compares
Burges H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,394 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,394
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$12,931
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.8%
White 5.2%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Burges H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burges H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burges H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burges H S
How many students attend Burges H S?
Burges H S has 1,394 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,478 (2022-23) → 1,417 (2023-24), nearly flat (-61).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burges H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Burges H S is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burges H S?
78.1% of students at Burges H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burges H S?
The largest demographic group at Burges H S is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burges H S?
Burges H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burges H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Burges H S ranks #18 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Isd?
Besides Burges H S, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.