Burrus El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Houston, Texas 77022 · Houston ISD
#3829 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#39443 of 50,301 nationally
About Burrus El
Burrus El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 198 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3829th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (68th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 198.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Burrus El ranks 423rd of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Burrus El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burrus El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Washington B T H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
811 students · 1.1 km away
Roosevelt El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students · 1.5 km away
Hamilton Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
911 students · 1.6 km away
Field El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students · 1.8 km away
Kennedy El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 1.9 km away
Helms El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 2.1 km away
North Houston Early College H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
489 students · 2.1 km away
Jefferson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students · 2.3 km away
Garden Oaks Montessori
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
763 students · 2.3 km away
Janowski El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burrus El a good school?
Burrus El has a Success Index (US) of 28.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3829 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Burrus El rank in Texas?
Burrus El ranks #3829 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #39443 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burrus El?
Burrus El had 198 students in 2025.
Is Burrus El a elementary school or a high school?
Burrus El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burrus El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burrus El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.