- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burnet, TX
Rj Richey El
Federal NCES profile for Rj Richey El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481222005851
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rj Richey El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Burnet · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rj Richey El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rj Richey El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Burnet, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Rj Richey El held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 481222005851 · Burnet, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 15.5:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Burnet H S (946 students)
Rj Richey El held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rj Richey El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burnet H S
Burnet H S
946 students
- Burnet Middle
Burnet Middle
711 students
- Shady Grove El
Shady Grove El
570 students
- This school
Rj Richey El
510 students
- Bertram El
Bertram El
437 students
- Quest H S 35
Quest H S
35 students
What this shows Rj Richey El reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rj Richey El compares
Rj Richey 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 | 54.8% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 48% | - | - |
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.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
22.5%
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
$11,954
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 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Rj Richey El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burnet Cisd reports $11,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rj Richey El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnet H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burnet Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bertram El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quest H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rj Richey El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rj Richey El
How many students attend Rj Richey El?
Rj Richey El has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burnet, TX. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rj Richey El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rj Richey 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 Rj Richey El?
54.8% of students at Rj Richey El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rj Richey El?
The largest demographic group at Rj Richey El is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Burnet, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rj Richey El?
Rj Richey El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Rj Richey El rank among public schools in Burnet?
By Resource Investment Index, Rj Richey El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Burnet, 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 Burnet on the city page.
What other schools are in Burnet Cisd?
Besides Rj Richey El, Burnet Cisd also operates Burnet H S (946 students), Burnet Middle (711 students), and Shady Grove El (570 students). See the Burnet Cisd district page for the complete list.