- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galveston, TX
Burnet El
Federal NCES profile for Burnet El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482028012555
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burnet El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Galveston · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 93.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Burnet El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burnet El ranks #8 of 9 schools in Galveston, TX.
School address
District: Galveston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482028012555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Burnet El grew from 527 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 482028012555 · Galveston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 13.4:1 · 93.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ball H S (1,905 students)
Burnet El grew from 527 students in 2022-23 to 556 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Burnet El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ball H S
Ball H S
1,905 students
- Weis
Weis
844 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
785 students
- Oppe El 669
Oppe El
669 students
- Morgan El Magn 565
Morgan El Magnet School
565 students
- This school 562
Burnet El
562 students
What this shows Burnet El reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burnet El compares
Burnet El is a growing 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$13,846
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.5%
African American 24.6%
White 9.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Burnet El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galveston Isd reports $13,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burnet El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weis | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oppe El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan El Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burnet El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burnet El
How many students attend Burnet El?
Burnet El has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galveston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnet El?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnet El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Burnet El?
93.7% of students at Burnet El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burnet El?
The largest demographic group at Burnet El is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment, in Galveston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnet El?
Burnet El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Burnet El rank among schools in Galveston?
By Resource Investment Index, Burnet El ranks #8 of 9 schools in Galveston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Galveston on the city page.
What other schools are in Galveston Isd?
Besides Burnet El, Galveston Isd also operates Ball H S (1,905 students), Weis (844 students), and Central Middle (785 students). See the Galveston Isd district page for the complete list.