Enrollment
323
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burleson, TX
Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd
Federal NCES profile for Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481218013766
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Burleson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd ranks #2 of 11 schools in Burleson, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd
Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Burleson, Texas, enrolling 323 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.8% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 323 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 355 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #295, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% 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.
Burleson Isd also operates Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students) and Burleson H S (1,791 students) alongside Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd.
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 Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd compares
Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 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
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burleson Isd, which includes Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd.
$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 Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burleson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nick Kerr Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hughes Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Brock El at Oak Grove | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd
How many students attend Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd?
Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burleson, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd?
The student-teacher ratio at Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd?
24.8% of students at Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd?
The largest demographic group at Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Burleson, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd?
Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd rank among schools in Burleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd ranks #2 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 Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd a good school?
Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Game Development Design School at Burleson Isd, Burleson Isd also operates Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students), Burleson H S (1,791 students), and Nick Kerr Middle (1,218 students). See the Burleson Isd district page for the complete list.
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