School Overview
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.
407
Total Students
25.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BURNET EL
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic378
Black19
Asian1
Two or More1
  • Hispanic
    378 (92.9 %)
  • Black
    19 (4.7 %)
  • White
    8 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Two or More
    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: HOUSTON ISD
Phone: (713)924-1780
Website: http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 292
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 1
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 71
Grade 2 82
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 62
Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BURNET EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten1
Kindergarten70
Grade 171
Grade 282
Grade 351
Grade 462
Grade 570
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BURNET EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21653.1%
Male19146.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)