- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring, TX
Chet Burchett El
Federal NCES profile for Chet Burchett El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484122010788
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chet Burchett El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #19 of 25
- schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chet Burchett El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chet Burchett El ranks #19 of 25 schools in Spring, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Chet Burchett El held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.5 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 484122010788 · Spring, TX Other · MID · TRAD
982 enr · 18.9:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Chet Burchett El held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.5 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chet Burchett El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- This school 982
Chet Burchett El
982 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
What this shows Chet Burchett El reports 982 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chet Burchett El compares
Chet Burchett El 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 982 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
982
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,710
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 982 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%
African American 41.3%
White 5.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Chet Burchett El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chet Burchett El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chet Burchett El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~982 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chet Burchett El
How many students attend Chet Burchett El?
Chet Burchett El has 982 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 904 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chet Burchett El?
The student-teacher ratio at Chet Burchett El is 18.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chet Burchett El?
71.1% of students at Chet Burchett El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chet Burchett El?
The largest demographic group at Chet Burchett El is Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chet Burchett El?
Chet Burchett El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Chet Burchett El rank among schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Chet Burchett El ranks #19 of 25 schools in Spring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Isd?
Besides Chet Burchett El, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.