- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burleson, TX
Richard Bransom El
Federal NCES profile for Richard Bransom El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481218009319
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Bransom El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #13 of 20
- public schools in Burleson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Bransom El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Bransom El ranks #13 of 20 public schools in Burleson, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Richard Bransom El held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 481218009319 · Burleson, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 14.9:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Burleson Centennial H S (2,061 students)
Richard Bransom El held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richard Bransom 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 566
Richard Bransom El
566 students
What this shows Richard Bransom El reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Bransom El compares
Richard Bransom 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Richard Bransom 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 Richard Bransom El 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hughes Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Brock El at Oak Grove | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Bransom 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 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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Bransom El
How many students attend Richard Bransom El?
Richard Bransom El has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burleson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Bransom El?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Bransom El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Bransom El?
30.3% of students at Richard Bransom El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Bransom El?
The largest demographic group at Richard Bransom El is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Burleson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Bransom El?
Richard Bransom El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Richard Bransom El rank among public schools in Burleson?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Bransom El ranks #13 of 20 public 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 public schools in Burleson on the city page.
What other schools are in Burleson Isd?
Besides Richard Bransom 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.