Enrollment
426
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lufkin, TX
Burley Pri
Federal NCES profile for Burley Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482855012355
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burley Pri earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Lufkin · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Burley Pri has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burley Pri ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Lufkin, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burley Pri compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burley Pri
Burley Pri is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lufkin, Texas, enrolling 426 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 426 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,953 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,833, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (16%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lufkin Isd also operates Lufkin H S (2,026 students) and Lufkin Middle (1,453 students) alongside Burley Pri.
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 Burley Pri compares
Burley Pri on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$12,965
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
White 16.0%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Burley Pri is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lufkin Isd, which includes Burley Pri.
$12,965
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 44.5%
Federal 19.7%
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 Burley Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufkin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lufkin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slack El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandon El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garrett Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burley Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary 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 (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Burley Pri
How many students attend Burley Pri?
Burley Pri has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lufkin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burley Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Burley Pri is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burley Pri?
82.9% of students at Burley Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burley Pri?
The largest demographic group at Burley Pri is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Lufkin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burley Pri?
Burley Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burley Pri rank among elementary schools in Lufkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Burley Pri ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Lufkin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lufkin on the city page.
Is Burley Pri a good school?
Burley Pri earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. 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 Lufkin Isd?
Besides Burley Pri, Lufkin Isd also operates Lufkin H S (2,026 students), Lufkin Middle (1,453 students), and Slack El (408 students). See the Lufkin Isd district page for the complete list.
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