Burton EL

Burton Elementary serves 366 students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Burton, Texas, operating as a regular public school with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6 to 1. The school earns a composite score of 9.4 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with a 9.2 academic score and a standout 9.9 growth score. That growth figure signals students here are advancing faster than at nearly every school in the state.

Burton Elementary ranks 24th among 4,678 Texas elementary schools and sits at 33rd out of 8,547 public schools statewide — outperforming 100 percent of Texas public schools across all levels. For families comparing options in the region, the numbers are straightforward: Burton Elementary is the top-performing elementary school in Burton and one of the strongest academic performers in Texas by any measure. The combination of a strong academic score and an exceptional growth rating indicates the school both attracts high-achieving students and pushes them forward consistently.

At 14.6 students per teacher, class sizes stay manageable, which likely contributes to the school's ability to sustain that growth across grade levels.

Located in a rural area, Burton EL may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.