Enrollment
2,061
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burleson, TX
Burleson Centennial H S
Federal NCES profile for Burleson Centennial H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481218012263
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burleson Centennial H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Burleson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Burleson Centennial H S has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burleson Centennial H S ranks #8 of 11 schools in Burleson, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
123.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burleson Centennial H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burleson Centennial H S
Burleson Centennial H S is a large combined-grade school in Burleson, Texas, enrolling 2,061 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.7% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,061 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #97.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Burleson Isd spends $9,643 per pupil, 29% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Burleson Isd also operates Burleson H S (1,791 students) and Nick Kerr Middle (1,218 students) alongside Burleson Centennial H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Burleson Centennial H S compares
Burleson Centennial H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,061 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,061
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$9,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
261
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Burleson Centennial H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burleson Isd, which includes Burleson Centennial H S.
$9,643
Per student
-29%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.5%
State 35.1%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Burleson Centennial H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nick Kerr Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hughes Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Brock El at Oak Grove | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy at Nola Dunn | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burleson Centennial H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,061 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Burleson Centennial H S
How many students attend Burleson Centennial H S?
Burleson Centennial H S has 2,061 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burleson, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burleson Centennial H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Burleson Centennial H S is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burleson Centennial H S?
29.7% of students at Burleson Centennial H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burleson Centennial H S?
The largest demographic group at Burleson Centennial H S is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Burleson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burleson Centennial H S?
Burleson Centennial H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burleson Centennial H S rank among schools in Burleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Burleson Centennial H S ranks #8 of 11 schools in Burleson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burleson on the city page.
Is Burleson Centennial H S a good school?
Burleson Centennial H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Burleson Isd?
Besides Burleson Centennial H S, Burleson Isd also operates Burleson H S (1,791 students), Nick Kerr Middle (1,218 students), and Hughes Middle (965 students). See the Burleson Isd district page for the complete list.
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