HOWARD BURNHAM EL

HOWARD BURNHAM EL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the BURNHAM WOOD CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 470 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, HOWARD BURNHAM EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HOWARD BURNHAM ELementary is a public charter school located in El Paso, Texas, and is part of the Burnham Wood Charter School District. Serving students in the West El Paso area, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. The institution is known for its small-school atmosphere, which aims to foster closer relationships between students, teachers, and parents, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention to support their academic and social development.

Beyond the classroom, HOWARD BURNHAM ELementary promotes a structured learning environment that encourages civic responsibility and high academic standards. As a charter school, it offers an alternative to traditional district-run campuses, often utilizing specific curricula designed to prepare students for middle school transitions and beyond. The school is centrally located near the Coronado High School area, making it an accessible option for local families seeking a tuition-free, public education with a dedicated focus on fundamental skill-building and character education.

For more information, contact HOWARD BURNHAM EL at (915) 584-9499 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7310 BISHOP FLORES DR
EL PASO, TX 79912
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HOWARD BURNHAM EL is a public Title I Charter school in EL PASO, TX with about 470 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
470
Teachers:
25.89
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 470 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HOWARD BURNHAM EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
86.2%
White
9.4%
Black or African American
2.8%
Asian
0.9%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.