RUFUS C BURLESON EL

www.dallasisd.org/Domain/483

506 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

506

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUFUS C BURLESON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	298
Black	199
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
298 (58.9 %)
Black
199 (39.3 %)
White
5 (1.0 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)749-4500
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/Domain/483
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUFUS C BURLESON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	47
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUFUS C BURLESON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	53%
Male	238	47%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)