- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burkburnett, TX
Overton Ray El
Federal NCES profile for Overton Ray El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481212000709
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overton Ray El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Burkburnett · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Overton Ray El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overton Ray El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Burkburnett, TX.
School address
District: Burkburnett Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481212000709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Overton Ray El held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 481212000709 · Burkburnett, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 15.5:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Burkburnett H S (901 students)
Overton Ray El held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Overton Ray El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burkburnett H
Burkburnett H S
901 students
- Burkburnett Mi
Burkburnett Middle
743 students
- I C Evans El
I C Evans El
568 students
- This school
Overton Ray El
526 students
- John G Tower E
John G Tower El
448 students
- Gateway Studen 25
Gateway Student Support Ctr
25 students
What this shows Overton Ray El reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overton Ray El compares
Overton Ray 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$12,173
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 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Overton Ray El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burkburnett Isd reports $12,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Overton Ray El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burkburnett H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burkburnett Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| I C Evans El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John G Tower El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway Student Support Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overton Ray El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overton Ray El
How many students attend Overton Ray El?
Overton Ray El has 526 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burkburnett, TX. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overton Ray El?
The student-teacher ratio at Overton Ray El is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Overton Ray El?
49.3% of students at Overton Ray El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overton Ray El?
The largest demographic group at Overton Ray El is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Burkburnett, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overton Ray El?
Overton Ray 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 Overton Ray El rank among public schools in Burkburnett?
By Resource Investment Index, Overton Ray El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Burkburnett, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burkburnett on the city page.
What other schools are in Burkburnett Isd?
Besides Overton Ray El, Burkburnett Isd also operates Burkburnett H S (901 students), Burkburnett Middle (743 students), and I C Evans El (568 students). See the Burkburnett Isd district page for the complete list.