BURGESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BURGESS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WICHITA FALLS ISD school district, located in WICHITA FALLS, TX with about 283 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 31 teachers, BURGESS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
BURGESS ELementary is a public school located in Wichita Falls, Texas, serving students as part of the Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD). Situated on Maurine Street, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education within the local community, focusing on academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a larger district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive environment aimed at preparing young learners for their future academic endeavors.
The school benefits from the resources and administrative oversight provided by the WFISD, which emphasizes student achievement and community engagement. By maintaining a clear focus on core subjects and offering a structured classroom experience, BURGESS ELementary strives to be an integral part of the neighborhood. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, school policies, and district news through the official WFISD website, which serves as the primary portal for information regarding the school's programs and administrative details.
For more information, contact BURGESS EL at (940) 235-1136 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WICHITA FALLS, TX 76305-2503
(940) 235-1136
http://www.wfisd.net
BURGESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WICHITA FALLS, TX with about 283 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WICHITA FALLS ISD
- Total Students:
- 283
- Teachers:
- 31.19
- 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
* 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 283 students
- Black or African American
- 37.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.6%
- White
- 26.1%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.