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Burnet EL

Elementary School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX

A Houston ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

5403 CANAL ST, Houston, TX 77011

  • Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$13,072
Chronic Absenteeism18.2%

Students at Burnet EL score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 58Good Transit
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,163

Median home value

$187,100

Median rent

$1,063/mo

College educated

9.7%

Homeownership

51.2%

Poverty rate

20.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Laurenzo Early Childhood CtrEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–K0.1 mi229Compare →
Tijerina ELEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–50.6 mi345Compare →
Ripley House Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified2.3PK–50.8 mi328Compare →
Community Services-secEnrollment path unverified2.5PK–121.1 mi107Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Houston ISD

Schools in district
274
Rank in district
#155 of 272
District spending per student
$13,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Burnet EL is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Burnet EL

Burnet EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 368 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,815 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Burnet EL

What grades does Burnet EL serve?

Burnet EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Burnet EL?

Burnet EL has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnet EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Burnet EL is 15.3:1. 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 #5,815 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Burnet EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Burnet EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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?

90.8% 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 – 5th
Enrollment
368
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.2%
Area population (ZIP 77011)
15,681
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
40.3
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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77011; this does not measure the attendance area.
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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