Burrus Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 701 E 33rd St
       Houston, TX  77022-5101


(713) 867-5180

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4446th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,762 Help


Students who attend Burrus Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Williams Middle
High:    Washington B T High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  246

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.9%
Hispanic:
31.3%
White:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.6% Help


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Compare Details Burrus Elementary ranks worse than 95.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 155th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.9%), Hispanic (31.3%), White (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burrus Elementary is 15.3, which is the 41st best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burrus Elementary is $11,762, which is the 27th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Burrus Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Burrus Elementary 4446th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Burrus Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 666th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burrus Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Burrus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.18 968th 3465 72.1%
2005 3.67 3457th 3475 0.5%
2006 37.77 2582nd 3476 25.7%
2007 73.79 829th 3724 77.7%
2008 76.57 673rd 3768 82.1%
2009 80.73 447th 3884 88.5%
2010 73.34 891st 3937 77.4%
2011 82.06 362nd 4095 91.2%
2012 19.42 3870th 4206 8.0%
2013 20.30 3786th 4221 10.3%
2014 27.89 3496th 4260 17.9%
2015 13.98 4006th 4320 7.3%
2016 18.41 3802nd 4286 11.3%
2017 25.33 3450th 4329 20.3%
2018 17.50 3931st 4359 9.8%
2019 23.53 3714th 4479 17.1%
2021 25.62 3464th 4578 24.3%
2022 18.26 4036th 4581 11.9%
2023 10.68 4446th 4647 4.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Burrus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.26 1914th 3226 40.7%
2019 25.90 2864th 3333 14.1%
2021 37.32 2232nd 3446 35.2%
2023 9.70 3501st 3556 1.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Burrus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.18 1047th 3558 70.6%
2019 53.17 1243rd 3684 66.3%
2021 52.85 1265th 3799 66.7%
2022 22.83 3516th 3952 11.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burrus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.82 3676th 4264 13.8%
2019 32.10 3325th 4309 22.8%
2021 37.24 2910th 4451 34.6%
2022 25.69 3752nd 4477 16.2%
2023 14.86 4284th 4521 5.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Burrus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.94 3879th 4306 9.9%
2019 37.04 2868th 4348 34.0%
2021 38.06 2685th 4499 40.3%
2022 34.13 3151st 4561 30.9%
2023 19.89 4030th 4588 12.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Burrus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.43 2961st 2980 0.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Burrus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.26 3484th 4240 17.8%
2019 27.00 3584th 4295 16.6%
2021 46.00 2116th 4331 51.1%
2022 20.82 4033rd 4461 9.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Burrus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.82 3883rd 4319 10.1%
2019 15.32 4066th 4357 6.7%
2021 17.99 3994th 4498 11.2%
2022 9.89 4422nd 4563 3.1%
2023 5.97 4523rd 4585 1.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Burrus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.93 1710th 2483 31.1%
2019 41.99 1472nd 2515 41.5%
2021 46.68 1162nd 2444 52.5%
2022 35.57 1656th 2421 31.6%
2023 26.65 1988th 2443 18.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Burrus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.15 3120th 4168 25.1%
2019 44.57 2343rd 4188 44.1%
2021 27.17 3432nd 4329 20.7%
2022 34.38 3129th 4376 28.5%
2023 14.57 4166th 4401 5.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Monday, July 8, 2013

Open Quote This is a school with a state grade of "D". This school has little to offer the community, there are rude and uneducated people running this school. This could be a great community school if the administrative staff and secretary were replaced. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Burrus Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 17 522 1 73 n/a n/a n/a 0 613
1989 9 505 1 62 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1990 10 510 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1991 9 500 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1992 2 525 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1993 6 491 0 123 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1994 11 453 0 118 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1995 6 390 0 135 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1996 6 390 0 135 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1997 4 379 0 121 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1998 2 378 0 94 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1999 3 364 1 88 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 1 375 0 73 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2001 4 324 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2002 1 357 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2003 1 357 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2004 1 356 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2005 4 347 0 71 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2006 3 292 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2007 4 293 1 71 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2008 3 285 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2009 2 273 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2010 0 273 0 105 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2011 2 294 0 90 3 0 1 0 390
2012 4 403 0 106 0 0 1 0 514
2013 2 351 0 100 0 0 0 0 453
2014 6 304 0 106 1 0 3 0 420
2015 6 354 0 117 1 0 3 0 481
2016 4 378 0 118 3 0 3 0 506
2017 5 325 1 109 4 0 2 0 446
2018 3 355 1 129 2 0 4 0 494
2019 5 314 1 130 2 0 2 0 454
2020 5 249 0 117 1 0 1 0 373
2021 8 205 0 97 0 0 1 0 311
2022 3 191 0 78 0 0 5 0 277
2023 3 162 1 77 0 2 1 0 246

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burrus Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 38.0 16.1 n/a
1989 577 n/a n/a n/a
1990 584 36.0 16.2 n/a
1991 569 36.0 15.8 n/a
1992 590 39.0 15.1 78.1
1993 620 42.0 14.8 79
1994 582 39.0 14.9 80.6
1995 531 35.0 15.2 89.5
1996 531 35.0 15.2 89.5
1997 504 33.8 14.9 85.9
1998 474 31.6 15.0 86.9
1999 456 29.0 15.7 94.5
2000 449 28.4 15.8 95.5
2001 393 21.0 18.7 96.2
2002 422 28.0 15.1 97.4
2003 422 28.0 15.1 97.4
2004 425 29.9 14.2 96.5
2005 422 26.9 15.7 94.8
2006 373 25.7 14.5 95.7
2007 369 22.5 16.4 63.7
2008 363 23.0 15.8 61.2
2009 360 23.0 15.6 58.9
2010 378 25.0 15.1 63
2011 390 23.3 16.7 49
2012 514 24.0 21.4 39.1
2013 453 23.1 19.6 92.7
2014 420 23.3 17.9 94
2015 481 23.0 20.9 89
2016 506 27.0 18.7 89.5
2017 446 25.6 17.3 94.8
2018 494 24.3 20.3 95.3
2019 454 23.2 19.5 94.7
2020 373 22.0 16.9 96.2
2021 311 20.0 15.5 98.7
2022 277 19.0 14.5 96
2023 246 16.0 15.3 97.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Burrus Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 38.0 16.1 n/a
1989 577 n/a n/a n/a
1990 584 36.0 16.2 n/a
1991 569 36.0 15.8 n/a
1992 590 39.0 15.1 78.1
1993 620 42.0 14.8 79
1994 582 39.0 14.9 80.6
1995 531 35.0 15.2 89.5
1996 531 35.0 15.2 89.5
1997 504 33.8 14.9 85.9
1998 474 31.6 15.0 86.9
1999 456 29.0 15.7 94.5
2000 449 28.4 15.8 95.5
2001 393 21.0 18.7 96.2
2002 422 28.0 15.1 97.4
2003 422 28.0 15.1 97.4
2004 425 29.9 14.2 96.5
2005 422 26.9 15.7 94.8
2006 373 25.7 14.5 95.7
2007 369 22.5 16.4 63.7
2008 363 23.0 15.8 61.2
2009 360 23.0 15.6 58.9
2010 378 25.0 15.1 63
2011 390 23.3 16.7 49
2012 514 24.0 21.4 39.1
2013 453 23.1 19.6 92.7
2014 420 23.3 17.9 94
2015 481 23.0 20.9 89
2016 506 27.0 18.7 89.5
2017 446 25.6 17.3 94.8
2018 494 24.3 20.3 95.3
2019 454 23.2 19.5 94.7
2020 373 22.0 16.9 96.2
2021 311 20.0 15.5 98.7
2022 277 19.0 14.5 96
2023 246 16.0 15.3 97.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Burrus Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,467 (17.0%) $7,181 (83.0%) $8,647
2020 $1,900 (17.5%) $8,932 (82.5%) $10,832
2021 $1,260 (10.7%) $10,501 (89.3%) $11,762

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burrus Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3714th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4446th of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Burrus Elementary)2722
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Burrus Elementary)299
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Burrus Elementary)2713
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burrus Elementary)2316
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Burrus Elementary)3644
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burrus Elementary)3926
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Burrus Elementary)455
 40%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students454246
 45.8%
African American314162
 48.4%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic13077
 40.8%
Pacific Islander02
White53
 40%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.7%97.6%
 2.8%


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Students at Burrus Elementary are 66% African American, 31% Hispanic, 1% White.

Burrus Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.3% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 246 students attended Burrus Elementary.

Students who attend Burrus Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Williams Middle
High : Washington B T High School


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