Is Howard Burnham Elementary a good school?

Howard Burnham Elementary ranks 1362 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Howard Burnham Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 290 students attended Howard Burnham Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Howard Burnham Elementary?

Students at Howard Burnham Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 7% White, 1% African American.

Howard Burnham Elementary

Summary:

Howard Burnham Elementary is a public charter school in El Paso, Texas, serving 290 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (89.66%), with smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Howard Burnham Elementary is a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Texas. The school's students excel on STAAR assessments, with proficiency rates in reading and math that exceed the El Paso Independent School District and the state of Texas. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students, who all rank among the top elementary schools in the state. Howard Burnham's efficient use of resources, with a favorable student-teacher ratio, has contributed to its strong academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby William C Herrera Elementary, Tippin Elementary, and other El Paso Independent School District schools, Howard Burnham Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in reading and mathematics. The school's diverse student population and strong outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds are also noteworthy strengths.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

7310 Bishop Flores Dr
El Paso, TX 79912

(915) 584-9499

District: Burnham Wood Charter School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1362^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,675

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 290

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.7%

White:

7.2%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Howard Burnham Elementary ranks better than 70.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.7%), White (7.2%), African American (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howard Burnham Elementary is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Howard Burnham Elementary employs 20.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howard Burnham Elementary is $8,675.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Howard Burnham Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Burnham Wood Charter School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Burnham Wood Charter School District 419^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Howard Burnham Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Howard Burnham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	83.69	223^rd	3465	93.6%
2005	82.74	299^th	3475	91.4%
2006	68.09	1124^th	3476	67.7%
2010	80.11	456^th	3937	88.4%
2011	80.60	458^th	4095	88.8%
2012	82.41	541^st	4206	87.1%
2013	80.98	610^th	4221	85.5%
2014	85.58	420^th	4260	90.1%
2015	73.76	1061^st	4320	75.4%
2016	75.91	951^st	4286	77.8%
2017	76.61	818^th	4329	81.1%
2018	72.52	938^th	4359	78.5%
2019	76.73	817^th	4479	81.8%
2021	50.81	1988^th	4578	56.6%
2022	67.73	1237^th	4581	73.0%
2023	77.58	857^th	4647	81.6%
2024	64.69	1362^nd	4675	70.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Howard Burnham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.70	886^th	3226	72.5%
2019	80.80	303^rd	3333	90.9%
2021	39.55	2105^th	3446	38.9%
2022	78.97	386^th	3487	88.9%
2023	77.21	473^rd	3556	86.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Howard Burnham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.65	916^th	3684	75.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Howard Burnham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	81.18	401^st	4264	90.6%
2019	81.28	365^th	4309	91.5%
2021	48.05	2170^th	4451	51.2%
2022	79.60	471^st	4477	89.5%
2023	88.09	205^th	4521	95.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Howard Burnham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.81	952^nd	4306	77.9%
2019	73.70	860^th	4348	80.2%
2021	41.92	2473^rd	4499	45.0%
2022	67.27	1206^th	4561	73.6%
2023	75.71	860^th	4588	81.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Howard Burnham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	76.53	530^th	4240	87.5%
2019	89.06	176^th	4295	95.9%
2021	44.18	2253^rd	4331	48.0%
2022	81.67	393^rd	4461	91.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Howard Burnham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.34	1004^th	4319	76.8%
2019	75.72	792^nd	4357	81.8%
2021	58.07	1583^rd	4498	64.8%
2022	62.86	1433^rd	4563	68.6%
2023	75.74	886^th	4585	80.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Howard Burnham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.91	524^th	4168	87.4%
2019	81.11	434^th	4188	89.6%
2021	55.13	1630^th	4329	62.3%
2022	75.00	705^th	4376	83.9%
2023	82.89	434^th	4401	90.1%

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Rank History for White students at Howard Burnham Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.42	1760^th	3127	43.7%
2019	68.32	849^th	3142	73.0%
2021	35.29	2144^th	3082	30.4%
2023	62.88	1098^th	3106	64.6%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Howard Burnham Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	33	3	3	52	1	n/a	n/a	92
2000	41	9	5	60	0	n/a	n/a	115
2001	77	10	4	78	0	n/a	n/a	169
2002	40	16	7	152	1	n/a	n/a	216
2003	40	16	7	152	1	n/a	n/a	216
2004	36	12	5	166	1	n/a	n/a	220
2005	32	16	7	158	4	n/a	n/a	217
2006	47	12	15	187	0	n/a	n/a	261
2007	39	7	11	141	1	n/a	n/a	199
2008	37	12	15	189	4	n/a	n/a	257
2009	49	14	18	210	5	n/a	n/a	296
2010	57	9	18	302	3	n/a	n/a	389
2011	52	10	17	307	1	0	0	387
2012	47	9	19	326	1	0	2	404
2013	48	11	17	340	0	0	2	418
2014	54	9	13	348	0	0	4	428
2015	37	10	11	373	0	1	2	434
2016	44	15	12	464	2	1	2	540
2017	35	17	9	440	2	1	5	509
2018	44	13	4	405	0	0	4	470
2019	28	15	3	370	0	0	3	419
2020	34	14	1	331	2	0	6	388
2021	32	11	0	300	3	0	6	352
2022	30	5	2	284	3	0	6	330
2023	21	3	2	260	1	1	2	290

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Howard Burnham Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	92	8.7	10.6	23.9
2000	115	12.7	9.1	33.9
2001	169	11.8	14.3	28.4
2002	216	14.2	15.2	32.9
2003	216	14.2	15.2	32.9
2004	220	13.3	16.5	42.7
2005	217	12.9	16.8	39.2
2006	261	17.4	15.0	32.6
2007	199	15.3	13.0	33.7
2008	257	18.5	13.9	37.7
2009	296	20.0	14.8	34.8
2010	389	25.2	15.3	39.6
2011	387	27.0	14.3	35.4
2012	404	21.0	19.2	38.1
2013	418	21.0	19.9	43.3
2014	428	21.2	20.1	42.8
2015	434	23.0	18.8	49.8
2016	540	27.0	20.0	50.6
2017	509	25.4	19.9	37.9
2018	470	25.8	18.1	28.9
2019	419	22.8	18.3	58.7
2020	388	26.4	14.6	56.2
2021	352	20.0	17.6	37.2
2022	330	20.6	15.9	52.7
2023	290	20.9	13.8	73.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Howard Burnham Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	92	8.7	10.6	23.9
2000	115	12.7	9.1	33.9
2001	169	11.8	14.3	28.4
2002	216	14.2	15.2	32.9
2003	216	14.2	15.2	32.9
2004	220	13.3	16.5	42.7
2005	217	12.9	16.8	39.2
2006	261	17.4	15.0	32.6
2007	199	15.3	13.0	33.7
2008	257	18.5	13.9	37.7
2009	296	20.0	14.8	34.8
2010	389	25.2	15.3	39.6
2011	387	27.0	14.3	35.4
2012	404	21.0	19.2	38.1
2013	418	21.0	19.9	43.3
2014	428	21.2	20.1	42.8
2015	434	23.0	18.8	49.8
2016	540	27.0	20.0	50.6
2017	509	25.4	19.9	37.9
2018	470	25.8	18.1	28.9
2019	419	22.8	18.3	58.7
2020	388	26.4	14.6	56.2
2021	352	20.0	17.6	37.2
2022	330	20.6	15.9	52.7
2023	290	20.9	13.8	73.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Howard Burnham Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,095 (13.0%)	$7,323 (87.0%)	$8,417
2020	$1,099 (13.1%)	$7,290 (86.9%)	$8,389
2021	$806 (9.3%)	$7,869 (90.7%)	$8,675

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howard Burnham Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 817^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 857^th of 4647 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Howard Burnham Elementary)	56	75	19%
3rd Grade Reading (Burnham Wood Charter School District)	56	78	22%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Howard Burnham Elementary)	60	44	16%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Burnham Wood Charter School District)	60	59	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Howard Burnham Elementary)	48	65	17%
4th Grade Reading (Burnham Wood Charter School District)	48	65	17%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Howard Burnham Elementary)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burnham Wood Charter School District)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Howard Burnham Elementary)	69	75	6%
5th Grade Reading (Burnham Wood Charter School District)	69	72	3%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Howard Burnham Elementary)	73	67	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burnham Wood Charter School District)	73	66	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Howard Burnham Elementary)	59	51	8%
5th Grade Science (Burnham Wood Charter School District)	59	49	10%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	419	290	30.8%
African American	15	3	80%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	370	260	29.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	28	21	25%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.7%	73.8%	15.1%

Schools Near Howard Burnham Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Howard Burnham Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	7310 Bishop Flores Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	Burnham Wood Charter School District	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 584-9499	290	21	13.8	73.8%	21 (7.2%)	3 (1.0%)	260 (89.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	64.7	1362^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	70.9%		77.6	857^th of 4647 public elementary schools	81.6%	505	33.3	19.1	28.2	20.0	14.3	15.8	2.7	70.8	55.3	72.3	45.8	26.3	56.3	28.3	$8,675	$806	$7,869
El Paso Early Learning Language Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	600 E Redd Rd	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	Benavides Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(915) 845-8300	169	6	28.1	55.0%	26 (15.4%)	5 (3.0%)	132 (78.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.4%)								(n/a)
Guerrero Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7530 Lakehurst Rd	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 231-2680	395	32	12.4	76.5%	26 (6.6%)	1 (0.3%)	359 (90.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	50.2	2144^th of 4675 public elementary schools	54.1%		45.9	2415^th of 4647 public elementary schools	48.0%	271				33.3				57.9	47.1	61.5	41.2	23.1	50.0	18.5	$13,976	$2,689	$11,287
Polk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	940 Belvidere St	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-2775	627	41	15.1	47.7%	73 (11.6%)	6 (1.0%)	510 (81.3%)	27 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	77.2	862^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	81.6%		76.4	906^th of 4647 public elementary schools	80.5%	44	50.0	30.0		58.3	0.0			73.6	68.4	66.7	66.3	55.0	48.9	27.3	$10,031	$2,197	$7,834
Bright Scholar - Helen Of Troy	Public, Charter	PK-K	7660 Plaza Redonda Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	Benavides Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(915) 317-1533	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kohlberg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1445 Nardo Goodman	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 833-9405	472	38	12.5	66.7%	36 (7.6%)	5 (1.1%)	416 (88.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.3%)	66.8	1250^th of 4675 public elementary schools	73.3%		63.4	1447^th of 4647 public elementary schools	68.9%	197		50.0			25.0			60.9	67.3	55.6	51.6	56.6	52.4	17.7	$12,404	$2,685	$9,719
Bright Scholar - Park Ridge	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	111 Park Ridge Ct	El Paso	79932	El Paso County	Benavides Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(915) 317-1533	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
William C Herrera Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	350 Coates Dr	El Paso	79932	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 774-7700	571	42	13.6	79.5%	35 (6.1%)	5 (0.9%)	523 (91.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	48	2278^th of 4675 public elementary schools	51.3%		57	1753^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	62.3%	525	10.0	11.1		0.0	11.1			50.0	51.5	50.7	37.1	45.5	38.6	18.8	$12,237	$2,560	$9,677
Tippin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6541 Bear Rdg Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(915) 585-4750	672	48	14.0	30.7%	126 (18.8%)	16 (2.4%)	450 (67.0%)	56 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	20 (3.0%)	90	369^th of 4675 public elementary schools	92.1%		88.6	427^th of 4647 public elementary schools	90.8%	58	45.5	44.4	60.0	63.6	11.1	40.0	0.0	80.9	77.9	77.8	67.0	63.1	71.3	35.2	$11,337	$1,923	$9,414
Rivera Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6445 Escondido Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-3700	256	25	10.4	83.2%	23 (9.0%)	3 (1.2%)	220 (85.9%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	55.9	1810^th of 4675 public elementary schools	61.3%		57.9	1705^th of 4647 public elementary schools	63.3%	105	20.0			20.0				50.0	64.1	54.6	33.3	53.9	45.5	15.2	$14,454	$2,734	$11,720

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