Serving 792 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bill Burden Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bill Burden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bill Burden Elementary School's student population of 792 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bill Burden Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bill Burden Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1097 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
63%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bill Burden Elementary School's ranking?
Bill Burden Elementary School is ranked #1097 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bill Burden Elementary School often compared to?
Bill Burden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Liberty Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bill Burden Elementary School?
792 students attend Bill Burden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bill Burden Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bill Burden Elementary School?
Bill Burden Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bill Burden Elementary School offer ?
Bill Burden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bill Burden Elementary School part of?
Bill Burden Elementary School is part of Liberty Hill Independent School District.
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