- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burleson, TX
Irene Clinkscale El
Federal NCES profile for Irene Clinkscale El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481218012251
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irene Clinkscale El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Burleson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Irene Clinkscale El has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irene Clinkscale El ranks #10 of 11 schools in Burleson, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Irene Clinkscale El held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 481218012251 · Burleson, TX Other · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 17.9:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students)
Irene Clinkscale El held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Irene Clinkscale El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burleson Cente
Burleson Centennial H S
2,061 students
- Burleson H S
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
- This school 609
Irene Clinkscale El
609 students
What this shows Irene Clinkscale El reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irene Clinkscale El compares
Irene Clinkscale 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Irene Clinkscale El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Irene Clinkscale El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burleson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nick Kerr Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hughes Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ann Brock El at Oak Grove | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irene Clinkscale El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irene Clinkscale El
How many students attend Irene Clinkscale El?
Irene Clinkscale El has 609 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burleson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irene Clinkscale El?
The student-teacher ratio at Irene Clinkscale El is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irene Clinkscale El?
34.7% of students at Irene Clinkscale El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irene Clinkscale El?
The largest demographic group at Irene Clinkscale El is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Burleson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irene Clinkscale El?
Irene Clinkscale El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Irene Clinkscale El rank among schools in Burleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Irene Clinkscale El ranks #10 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.
What other schools are in Burleson Isd?
Besides Irene Clinkscale El, 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.