HOWARD BURNHAM EL

www.burnhamwood.org

Charter School 290 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

290

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOWARD BURNHAM EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	260
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
260 (89.7 %)
White
21 (7.2 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BURNHAM WOOD CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(915)584-9499
Website:	http://www.burnhamwood.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 29

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HOWARD BURNHAM EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	29
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HOWARD BURNHAM EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	142	49%
Male	148	51%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th