- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burnet, TX
Shady Grove El
Federal NCES profile for Shady Grove El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481222000722
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shady Grove El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Burnet · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shady Grove El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Grove El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Burnet, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Shady Grove El held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 481222000722 · Burnet, TX Other · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 15:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Burnet H S (946 students)
Shady Grove El held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shady Grove 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
- This school
Shady Grove El
570 students
- Rj Richey El
Rj Richey El
510 students
- Bertram El
Bertram El
437 students
- Quest H S 35
Quest H S
35 students
What this shows Shady Grove El reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shady Grove El compares
Shady Grove 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$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 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnet H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burnet Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rj Richey El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bertram El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quest H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shady Grove 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
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shady Grove El
How many students attend Shady Grove El?
Shady Grove El has 570 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burnet, TX. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove El?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove El is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shady Grove El?
65.7% of students at Shady Grove El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shady Grove El?
The largest demographic group at Shady Grove El is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Burnet, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shady Grove El?
Shady Grove El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Shady Grove El rank among public schools in Burnet?
By Resource Investment Index, Shady Grove El ranks #3 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 Shady Grove El, Burnet Cisd also operates Burnet H S (946 students), Burnet Middle (711 students), and Rj Richey El (510 students). See the Burnet Cisd district page for the complete list.