- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burleson, TX
Burleson H S
Federal NCES profile for Burleson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481218000715
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burleson H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Burleson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Burleson H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burleson H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Burleson, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Burleson H S held near 1,782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 117.1 → 118.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 481218000715 · Burleson, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,791 enr · 15.3:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students)
Burleson H S held near 1,782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 117.1 → 118.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Burleson H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burleson Cente
Burleson Centennial H S
2,061 students
- This school
Burleson H S
1,791 students
- Nick Kerr Midd
Nick Kerr Middle
1,218 students
- Hughes Middle
Hughes Middle
965 students
- Ann Brock El a 683
Ann Brock El at Oak Grove
683 students
- Academy at Nol 668
Academy at Nola Dunn
668 students
What this shows Burleson H S reports 1,791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burleson H S compares
Burleson 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,791 | top 4% | - | - |
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.
1,791
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
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
32.8%
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
$10,162
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Burleson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burleson Isd reports $10,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burleson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson Centennial H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nick Kerr Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hughes Middle | Smaller | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burleson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~1,791 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Burleson H S
How many students attend Burleson H S?
Burleson H S has 1,791 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burleson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,761 (2022-23) → 1,782 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burleson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Burleson H S 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 Burleson H S?
32.1% of students at Burleson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burleson H S?
The largest demographic group at Burleson H S is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Burleson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burleson H S?
Burleson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Burleson H S rank among high schools in Burleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Burleson H S ranks #3 of 3 high 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 high schools in Burleson on the city page.
What other schools are in Burleson Isd?
Besides Burleson H S, Burleson Isd also operates Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students), Nick Kerr Middle (1,218 students), and Hughes Middle (965 students). See the Burleson Isd district page for the complete list.