- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Terrell, TX
W H Burnett El
Federal NCES profile for W H Burnett El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484245004840
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W H Burnett El earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Terrell · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
W H Burnett El has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W H Burnett El ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Terrell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
W H Burnett El grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 484245004840 · Terrell, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 22.4:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrell H S (1,458 students)
W H Burnett El grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
W H Burnett El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrell H S
Terrell H S
1,458 students
- Herman Furloug
Herman Furlough Jr Middle
1,166 students
- J W Long El
J W Long El
681 students
- Gilbert Willie
Gilbert Willie Sr El
671 students
- Dr Bruce Wood
Dr Bruce Wood El
655 students
- This school 380
W H Burnett El
380 students
What this shows W H Burnett El reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How W H Burnett El compares
W H Burnett El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,694
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 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
African American 23.7%
White 12.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, W H Burnett El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Terrell Isd reports $12,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W H Burnett El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herman Furlough Jr Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J W Long El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Willie Sr El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Bruce Wood El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W H Burnett El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about W H Burnett El
How many students attend W H Burnett El?
W H Burnett El has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Terrell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W H Burnett El?
The student-teacher ratio at W H Burnett El is 22.4:1, which is 52% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W H Burnett El?
73.6% of students at W H Burnett El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W H Burnett El?
The largest demographic group at W H Burnett El is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Terrell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W H Burnett El?
W H Burnett El has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W H Burnett El rank among public schools in Terrell?
By Resource Investment Index, W H Burnett El ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Terrell, 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 Terrell on the city page.
What other schools are in Terrell Isd?
Besides W H Burnett El, Terrell Isd also operates Terrell H S (1,458 students), Herman Furlough Jr Middle (1,166 students), and J W Long El (681 students). See the Terrell Isd district page for the complete list.