BURNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BURNET EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 508 students offering grade levels from 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 29 teachers, BURNET EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

BURNET ELementary School is a public PK–5 institution located in the East End neighborhood of Houston, Texas, and is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse urban community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, including literacy and mathematics. As an HISD campus, Burnet is dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond, often integrating state-aligned curricula with supportive instructional strategies tailored to the needs of its local student population.

The school serves as a central hub for the Canal Street community, fostering a learning environment that prioritizes student engagement and academic growth. Because it operates within the broader HISD framework, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives, resources, and standardized testing preparations designed to meet Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements. Parents and community members interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or current academic performance reports can find the most up-to-date information by visiting the official Houston Independent School District website at www.houstonisd.org.

For more information, contact BURNET EL at (713) 924-1780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.