RUFUS C BURLESON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RUFUS C BURLESON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 684 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, RUFUS C BURLESON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Rufus C. Burleson Elementary is a public school located in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, Texas, serving students as part of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student success. As a neighborhood campus, it plays a vital role in the local community, striving to provide equitable educational opportunities for a diverse student population while maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and academic growth.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school aims to engage its students through various programs and initiatives designed to enhance the overall learning experience. By leveraging the resources of Dallas ISD, Burleson Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The campus serves as a center for community involvement, working closely with families to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact RUFUS C BURLESON EL at (972) 749-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75217-5665
(972) 749-4500
RUFUS C BURLESON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 684 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DALLAS ISD
- Total Students:
- 684
- Teachers:
- 42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 684 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 59.6%
- Black or African American
- 38.9%
- White
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.