WALTER MOSES BURTON EL

www.fortbendisd.com/wbe

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walter Moses Burton Elementary School is a public school located in Fresno, Texas, serving as part of the Fort Bend Independent School District. Named after Walter Moses Burton, the first African American sheriff elected in the United States, the school reflects a commitment to honoring local and historical legacies while providing foundational education for students in the surrounding community. It operates within a district known for its diverse student body and focus on academic excellence, catering to students primarily in the elementary grade levels.

The school’s environment is designed to foster both academic growth and social development through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. As part of Fort Bend ISD, Burton Elementary emphasizes the integration of technology in the classroom, community engagement, and a supportive atmosphere intended to prepare young learners for middle school and beyond. By focusing on core subjects and character building, the campus serves as a central hub for families in the Fresno area, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

451

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALTER MOSES BURTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	119
Black	285
Asian	15
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

Black
285 (63.2 %)
Hispanic
119 (26.4 %)
Two or More
23 (5.1 %)
Asian
15 (3.3 %)
White
8 (1.8 %)
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:	FORT BEND ISD
Phone:	(281)634-5080
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/wbe
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	497
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 124

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 63