Skip to main content

Below Average

#7267 of 8,552 schools in TX

Chet Burchett EL

Elementary School · Spring ISD · Spring, TX

A Spring ISD elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3366 JAMES LEO DR, Spring, TX 77373

  • Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$12,710
Chronic Absenteeism27.9%

Students at Chet Burchett EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
38%

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

83.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Chet Burchett 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated856/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$86,693

Median home value

$221,400

Median rent

$1,649/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77373; 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
Gloria Marshall ELEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–50.9 mi874Compare →
Smith ELEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–51.0 mi641Compare →
Mildred Jenkins ELEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–51.6 mi633Compare →
Sam Houston State University Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–62.0 mi468Compare →

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.

Spring ISD

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#25 of 41
District spending per student
$12,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chet Burchett EL is listed in SPRING ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chet Burchett EL

Chet Burchett EL is a public elementary school in Spring, TX, part of Spring ISD, serving approximately 875 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #7,267 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chet Burchett EL

What grades does Chet Burchett EL serve?

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

How many students attend Chet Burchett EL?

Chet Burchett EL has an enrollment of approximately 875 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chet Burchett EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Chet Burchett EL is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chet Burchett EL rank in TX?

Chet Burchett EL ranks #7,267 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Chet Burchett EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Chet Burchett EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Chet Burchett EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chet Burchett EL has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chet Burchett EL a charter school?

No, Chet Burchett EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chet Burchett EL a Title I school?

No, Chet Burchett EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chet Burchett EL?

83.9% of students at Chet Burchett 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
875
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.9%
Area population (ZIP 77373)
68,273
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
33.3
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 77373; 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

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.