- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burleson, TX
Norwood El
Federal NCES profile for Norwood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481218000719
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwood El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Burleson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwood El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood El ranks #11 of 11 schools in Burleson, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Norwood El held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 481218000719 · Burleson, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 13.7:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students)
Norwood El held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Norwood 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 425
Norwood El
425 students
What this shows Norwood El reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwood El compares
Norwood 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 6.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Norwood 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 Norwood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson Centennial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burleson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nick Kerr Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hughes Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Brock El at Oak Grove | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwood 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwood El
How many students attend Norwood El?
Norwood El has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burleson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood El is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Norwood El?
57.6% of students at Norwood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwood El?
The largest demographic group at Norwood El is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Burleson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwood El?
Norwood El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Norwood El rank among schools in Burleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood El ranks #11 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 Norwood 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.