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#5654 of 8,552 schools in TX
Burnet EL
Elementary School · Galveston ISD · Galveston, TX
A Galveston ISD elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 660, Galveston, TX 77553
- Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burnet EL score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burnet EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,917/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Academy - GalvestonCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 829 | Compare → |
| Ambassadors Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Parker ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Morgan EL Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 572 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Galveston ISD
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burnet EL is listed in GALVESTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burnet EL
Burnet EL is a public elementary school in Galveston, TX, part of Galveston ISD, serving approximately 556 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #5,654 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burnet EL
What grades does Burnet EL serve?
Burnet EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Burnet EL?
Burnet EL has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnet EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnet EL is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burnet EL rank in TX?
Burnet EL ranks #5,654 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Burnet EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Burnet EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burnet EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burnet EL has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Burnet EL a charter school?
No, Burnet EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burnet EL a Title I school?
No, Burnet EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burnet EL?
96.0% of students at Burnet EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Galveston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (409) 761-6470
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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