W H Burnett Elementary School

W H Burnett Elementary School is a public elementary school run by TERRELL ISD in TERRELL, Texas. Grades offered run from pre-K, with 380 students enrolled. For comparison, elementary schools in Texas average about 519 students.

The district, TERRELL ISD, operates 9 schools serving 5,283 students.

Hispanic students account for 58% of enrollment at W H Burnett Elementary School. Enrollment also includes 24% Black, 12% White, and 6% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 31 points above the 27% share among Kaufman County residents. By the diversity index, W H Burnett Elementary School comes in at 59%.

The school reported 18.8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 20.3:1. The 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas is lower than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 87% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Among public schools in Kaufman County, the average eligibility rate is 59%.

Census Bureau estimates for Kaufman County show that median household income is about $89,485, roughly 27% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. W H Burnett Elementary School is one of 65 public schools in Kaufman County, which together enroll about 41,319 students.

Nearby, Gilbert Willie Sr Elementary School is about 0.5 miles away. W H Burnett Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.

Its location is classified as Town: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.

The 2020-21 count was 238 students and the 2024-25 count was 380. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves. Federal data show the ratio rising from 14.9:1 to 20.3:1.

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