Rufus C Burleson El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dallas, Texas 75217 · Dallas ISD
#4422 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#44689 of 50,301 nationally
About Rufus C Burleson El
Rufus C Burleson El is a public elementary located in Dallas, in the Dallas ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 472 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4422nd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (45th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 472.
There are 330 schools in Dallas; Rufus C Burleson El ranks 297th of 323 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)28%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
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 Rufus C Burleson El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rufus C Burleson El a good school?
Rufus C Burleson El has a Success Index (US) of 20.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4422 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 Rufus C Burleson El rank in Texas?
Rufus C Burleson El ranks #4422 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #44689 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rufus C Burleson El?
Rufus C Burleson El had 472 students in 2025.
Is Rufus C Burleson El a elementary school or a high school?
Rufus C Burleson El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Rufus C Burleson El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rufus C Burleson El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.