Burleson Elementary

Summary:

Burleson Elementary is a public elementary school in Odessa, Texas, serving 413 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Ector County Independent School District, which is ranked 654 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burleson Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 5-10% of Texas elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's STAAR test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, particularly in science, where only 0% of 5th graders were proficient in 2023-2024, compared to the district and state averages of 15.58% and 26.29%, respectively. Burleson Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic (86.2%) and economically disadvantaged (89.1%) students compared to nearby schools, but it spends more per student ($9,956 in 2020-2021) and has a higher student-teacher ratio (18.7 in 2022-2023) than the district average.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Ross Elementary, Gale Pond Alamo Elementary, and San Jacinto Elementary, demonstrate that schools within the same district can have vastly different academic performance and ratings, despite serving similar student populations. These schools have significantly higher STAAR test scores and SchoolDigger ratings compared to Burleson Elementary, suggesting that factors beyond demographics and resources may be contributing to the school's persistent low performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3900 Golder Ave
       Odessa, TX  79764-6700


(432) 456-1039

District: Ector County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4502nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,956 Help


Students who attend Burleson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bowie Middle
High:    Odessa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.1%
White:
7.3%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Burleson Elementary ranks worse than 96.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.1%), White (7.3%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burleson Elementary is 16.2, which is the 2nd best among 26 elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burleson Elementary is $9,956, which is the 15th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burleson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Burleson Elementary 4502nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Burleson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Ector County Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ector County Independent School District (Isd) 654th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burleson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Burleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.17 3166th 3465 8.6%
2005 38.82 2527th 3475 27.3%
2006 46.09 2232nd 3476 35.8%
2007 57.19 1852nd 3724 50.3%
2008 43.34 2508th 3768 33.4%
2009 32.98 3064th 3884 21.1%
2010 23.11 3523rd 3937 10.5%
2011 33.58 3233rd 4095 21.1%
2012 21.16 3811th 4206 9.4%
2013 14.19 4000th 4221 5.2%
2014 16.83 3925th 4260 7.9%
2015 8.39 4162nd 4320 3.7%
2016 2.36 4251st 4286 0.8%
2017 11.54 4143rd 4329 4.3%
2018 9.90 4252nd 4359 2.5%
2019 12.00 4273rd 4479 4.6%
2021 14.10 4272nd 4578 6.7%
2022 7.62 4498th 4581 1.8%
2023 4.67 4617th 4647 0.6%
2024 9.95 4502nd 4675 3.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Burleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.89 2324th 3226 28.0%
2019 57.27 1213th 3333 63.6%
2021 42.34 1917th 3446 44.4%
2022 39.10 2274th 3487 34.8%
2023 10.46 3481st 3556 2.1%
2024 9.99 3574th 3638 1.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Burleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.57 2749th 3558 22.7%
2019 38.02 2203rd 3684 40.2%
2021 29.81 2817th 3799 25.8%
2022 25.13 3374th 3952 14.6%
2023 32.92 2901st 4086 29.0%
2024 40.75 2520th 4261 40.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.95 4137th 4264 3.0%
2019 21.13 3917th 4309 9.1%
2021 18.28 4112th 4451 7.6%
2022 10.91 4374th 4477 2.3%
2023 7.51 4459th 4521 1.4%
2024 17.86 4219th 4560 7.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Burleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.73 4279th 4306 0.6%
2019 16.36 4035th 4348 7.2%
2021 14.55 4248th 4499 5.6%
2022 10.93 4408th 4561 3.4%
2023 8.14 4504th 4588 1.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Burleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.86 3005th 3106 3.3%
2019 22.46 2865th 3184 10.0%
2021 2.25 2985th 3006 0.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Burleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.31 4115th 4240 2.9%
2019 31.16 3319th 4295 22.7%
2021 27.59 3544th 4331 18.2%
2022 20.82 4034th 4461 9.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Burleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.81 3982nd 4319 7.8%
2019 10.69 4226th 4357 3.0%
2021 16.49 4094th 4498 9.0%
2022 7.48 4488th 4563 1.6%
2023 3.56 4567th 4585 0.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Burleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.42 1561st 2483 37.1%
2019 17.45 2366th 2515 5.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Burleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.80 4086th 4168 2.0%
2019 15.25 4000th 4188 4.5%
2021 14.80 4154th 4329 4.0%
2022 8.70 4323rd 4376 1.2%
2023 5.25 4375th 4401 0.6%
2024 12.08 4270th 4431 3.6%
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Rank History for White students at Burleson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.97 3016th 3127 3.5%
2019 11.81 3008th 3142 4.3%
2021 7.76 2994th 3082 2.9%
2022 13.95 2910th 3082 5.6%
2023 33.74 2240th 3106 27.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Burleson Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Burleson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 249 5 3 283 n/a n/a n/a 0 540
1989 287 6 2 343 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1990 207 18 2 308 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1991 173 21 2 295 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1992 193 21 1 320 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1993 215 22 2 335 2 n/a n/a 0 576
1994 201 13 2 341 1 n/a n/a 0 558
1995 198 13 1 327 2 n/a n/a 0 541
1996 198 13 1 327 2 n/a n/a 0 541
1997 164 19 1 344 3 n/a n/a 0 531
1998 179 21 1 373 3 n/a n/a 0 577
1999 164 23 1 364 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2000 156 22 1 366 2 n/a n/a 0 547
2001 136 20 0 332 3 n/a n/a 0 491
2002 105 20 0 314 3 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 105 20 0 314 3 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 96 15 1 325 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2005 95 21 1 320 2 n/a n/a 0 439
2006 85 28 3 322 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2007 99 34 3 330 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2008 93 30 2 340 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2009 109 29 4 403 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2010 122 28 3 433 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2011 99 14 2 477 4 4 2 0 602
2012 113 16 6 467 2 8 3 0 615
2013 113 18 6 514 1 3 2 0 657
2014 112 22 9 580 1 1 2 0 727
2015 92 23 5 663 0 1 1 0 785
2016 47 16 3 357 0 0 2 0 425
2017 53 12 4 321 0 2 4 0 396
2018 43 15 6 354 0 3 7 0 428
2019 55 23 6 442 0 8 9 0 543
2020 63 26 7 433 1 6 5 0 541
2021 44 17 7 395 0 3 7 0 473
2022 26 17 7 379 0 1 5 0 435
2023 23 22 3 356 0 1 8 0 413
2024 28 11 7 328 0 2 5 0 381

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burleson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 540 32.0 16.8 n/a
1989 638 n/a n/a n/a
1990 535 33.0 16.2 n/a
1991 491 33.4 14.7 n/a
1992 535 34.8 15.3 62.2
1993 576 34.0 16.9 73.4
1994 558 34.2 16.3 72.9
1995 541 31.9 17.0 77.3
1996 541 31.9 17.0 77.3
1997 531 34.8 15.3 38.8
1998 577 33.4 17.3 42.6
1999 553 34.8 15.9 51.7
2000 547 28.1 19.5 51
2001 491 31.3 15.7 84.1
2002 442 30.3 14.6 87.3
2003 442 30.3 14.6 87.3
2004 438 33.1 13.2 83.3
2005 439 33.4 13.1 84.7
2006 439 33.5 13.1 84.7
2007 469 33.2 14.1 78.3
2008 465 35.0 13.3 67.3
2009 546 36.3 15.0 66.5
2010 588 39.1 15.0 77.2
2011 602 38.4 15.6 81.6
2012 615 36.6 16.7 72.7
2013 657 37.7 17.3 65.3
2014 727 39.3 18.4 67.7
2015 785 34.0 23.0 71.7
2016 425 30.0 14.1 73.4
2017 396 29.1 13.6 75
2018 428 26.3 16.2 70.6
2019 543 32.7 16.5 67.8
2020 541 35.1 15.3 83
2021 473 33.1 14.2 82.5
2022 435 29.5 14.7 74.7
2023 413 22.0 18.7 89.1
2024 381 23.3 16.2 82.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Burleson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 540 32.0 16.8 n/a
1989 638 n/a n/a n/a
1990 535 33.0 16.2 n/a
1991 491 33.4 14.7 n/a
1992 535 34.8 15.3 62.2
1993 576 34.0 16.9 73.4
1994 558 34.2 16.3 72.9
1995 541 31.9 17.0 77.3
1996 541 31.9 17.0 77.3
1997 531 34.8 15.3 38.8
1998 577 33.4 17.3 42.6
1999 553 34.8 15.9 51.7
2000 547 28.1 19.5 51
2001 491 31.3 15.7 84.1
2002 442 30.3 14.6 87.3
2003 442 30.3 14.6 87.3
2004 438 33.1 13.2 83.3
2005 439 33.4 13.1 84.7
2006 439 33.5 13.1 84.7
2007 469 33.2 14.1 78.3
2008 465 35.0 13.3 67.3
2009 546 36.3 15.0 66.5
2010 588 39.1 15.0 77.2
2011 602 38.4 15.6 81.6
2012 615 36.6 16.7 72.7
2013 657 37.7 17.3 65.3
2014 727 39.3 18.4 67.7
2015 785 34.0 23.0 71.7
2016 425 30.0 14.1 73.4
2017 396 29.1 13.6 75
2018 428 26.3 16.2 70.6
2019 543 32.7 16.5 67.8
2020 541 35.1 15.3 83
2021 473 33.1 14.2 82.5
2022 435 29.5 14.7 74.7
2023 413 22.0 18.7 89.1
2024 381 23.3 16.2 82.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Burleson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,025 (13.7%) $6,482 (86.3%) $7,507
2020 $1,007 (12.3%) $7,182 (87.7%) $8,189
2021 $1,821 (18.3%) $8,136 (81.7%) $9,956

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burleson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4273rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4617th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Burleson Elementary)166
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3339
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Burleson Elementary)217
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3534
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Burleson Elementary)234
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3336
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burleson Elementary)231
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3440
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Burleson Elementary)3423
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3643
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burleson Elementary)3116
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))4244
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Burleson Elementary)2114
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3225
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students543413
 23.9%
African American2322
 4.3%
American Indian00
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic442356
 19.5%
Pacific Islander81
 87.5%
White5523
 58.2%
Two or More Races98
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.8%89.1%
 21.3%


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Students at Burleson Elementary are 86% Hispanic, 7% White, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Burleson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bowie Middle
High : Odessa High School

Burleson Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 381 students attended Burleson Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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