- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fresno, TX
Walter Moses Burton El
Federal NCES profile for Walter Moses Burton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965007286
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter Moses Burton El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter Moses Burton El has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Moses Burton El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Fresno, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+185 students YoY
Walter Moses Burton El grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (+41.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+185 students YoY 481965007286 · Fresno, TX Other · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 20.9:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Walter Moses Burton El grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (+41.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Walter Moses Burton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school 668
Walter Moses Burton El
668 students
What this shows Walter Moses Burton El reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter Moses Burton El compares
Walter Moses Burton 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,520
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 668 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
African American 41.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.9%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Walter Moses Burton El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter Moses Burton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter Moses Burton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter Moses Burton El
How many students attend Walter Moses Burton El?
Walter Moses Burton El has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fresno, TX. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), up 185.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Moses Burton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter Moses Burton El is 20.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter Moses Burton El?
75.4% of students at Walter Moses Burton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter Moses Burton El?
The largest demographic group at Walter Moses Burton El is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Fresno, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter Moses Burton El?
Walter Moses Burton 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 Walter Moses Burton El rank among schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Moses Burton El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Fresno, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Walter Moses Burton El, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.