BURGESS EL

www.wfisd.net

253 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

253

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

119.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BURGESS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	82
Black	74
Asian	2
Two or More	21

Hispanic
82 (32.4 %)
White
74 (29.2 %)
Black
74 (29.2 %)
Two or More
21 (8.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	WICHITA FALLS ISD
Phone:	(940)235-1136
Website:	http://www.wfisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 27

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 37