Burgess Elementary

Summary:

Burgess Elementary is a public elementary school in Wichita Falls, Texas, serving 253 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD), which is ranked 665 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burgess Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (29.25%) and Hispanic (32.41%) students. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its STAAR test scores are significantly lower than the WFISD and Texas state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23.4% of 3rd graders at Burgess Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 38.51% for WFISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school also struggles to support its student subgroups, with low rankings for African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students compared to their peers statewide.

Despite spending more per student ($13,598 in 2020-2021) than nearby schools, Burgess Elementary's academic performance has steadily declined over the past decade, from 4,072 out of 4,260 Texas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 4,272 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. In comparison, schools like West Foundation Elementary and Crockett Elementary consistently outperform Burgess Elementary on academic measures, despite serving similar student populations. These disparities suggest potential equity issues within the school and the need for significant changes to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3106 Maurine St
       Wichita Falls, TX  76305-2503


(940) 235-1136

District: Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4272nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,598 Help


Students who attend Burgess Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kirby Middle
High:    Hirschi High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  253

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
32.4%
White:
29.2%
African American:
29.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Burgess Elementary ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Burgess Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Burgess Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (32.4%), African American (29.2%), White (29.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burgess Elementary is 10.6, which is the lowest among 14 elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burgess Elementary is $13,598, which is the highest among 14 elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) 665th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burgess Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.71 3013th 3465 13.0%
2005 20.34 3158th 3475 9.1%
2006 28.91 2896th 3476 16.7%
2007 24.48 3265th 3724 12.3%
2008 35.54 2881st 3768 23.5%
2009 43.19 2584th 3884 33.5%
2010 24.95 3460th 3937 12.1%
2011 17.14 3812th 4095 6.9%
2012 31.12 3374th 4206 19.8%
2013 18.04 3864th 4221 8.5%
2014 11.99 4072nd 4260 4.4%
2015 5.23 4242nd 4320 1.8%
2016 1.96 4257th 4286 0.7%
2017 8.49 4227th 4329 2.4%
2018 14.53 4081st 4359 6.4%
2019 11.84 4281st 4479 4.4%
2021 35.30 2824th 4578 38.3%
2022 14.33 4230th 4581 7.7%
2023 6.51 4565th 4647 1.8%
2024 15.28 4272nd 4675 8.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.23 2751st 3226 14.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.84 1594th 3558 55.2%
2019 41.44 1953rd 3684 47.0%
2021 38.34 2165th 3799 43.0%
2022 23.79 3461st 3952 12.4%
2023 22.75 3619th 4086 11.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.08 3718th 4264 12.8%
2019 19.38 3988th 4309 7.4%
2021 45.26 2363rd 4451 46.9%
2022 19.42 4066th 4477 9.2%
2023 7.69 4453rd 4521 1.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.30 4182nd 4306 2.9%
2019 13.30 4148th 4348 4.6%
2021 48.26 2128th 4499 52.7%
2022 13.31 4306th 4561 5.6%
2023 8.03 4507th 4588 1.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.97 3438th 4240 18.9%
2019 23.63 3785th 4295 11.9%
2021 41.19 2483rd 4331 42.7%
2022 24.63 3820th 4461 14.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.50 3641st 4319 15.7%
2019 13.24 4147th 4357 4.8%
2021 25.75 3473rd 4498 22.8%
2022 17.51 4109th 4563 9.9%
2023 6.80 4499th 4585 1.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.40 2151st 2483 13.4%
2019 25.60 2122nd 2515 15.6%
2021 50.05 1047th 2444 57.2%
2022 27.87 1959th 2421 19.1%
2023 19.44 2221st 2443 9.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.52 3910th 4168 6.2%
2019 20.53 3804th 4188 9.2%
2021 46.89 2137th 4329 50.6%
2022 15.65 4116th 4376 5.9%
2023 12.32 4240th 4401 3.7%
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Rank History for White students at Burgess Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.40 2630th 3127 15.9%
2019 6.31 3100th 3142 1.3%
2021 16.31 2816th 3082 8.6%
2022 19.04 2750th 3082 10.8%
2023 3.80 3082nd 3106 0.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Burgess Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 208 202 23 61 n/a n/a n/a 0 494
1989 189 222 22 59 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1990 185 221 9 52 3 n/a n/a 0 470
1991 181 229 9 45 3 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 201 275 6 55 3 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 208 270 10 52 2 n/a n/a 0 542
1994 181 244 11 54 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1995 166 287 15 46 2 n/a n/a 0 516
1996 166 287 15 46 2 n/a n/a 0 516
1997 178 304 17 80 6 n/a n/a 0 585
1998 163 302 13 85 5 n/a n/a 0 568
1999 164 304 19 68 2 n/a n/a 0 557
2000 155 288 16 76 8 n/a n/a 0 543
2001 168 277 13 63 3 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 121 274 10 94 6 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 121 274 10 94 6 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 120 270 12 89 6 n/a n/a 0 497
2005 111 245 13 94 3 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 97 238 10 105 6 n/a n/a 0 456
2007 95 219 10 94 7 n/a n/a 0 425
2008 92 211 10 77 3 n/a n/a 0 393
2009 95 185 13 93 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2010 63 171 6 119 3 n/a n/a 0 362
2011 52 163 7 119 3 0 24 0 368
2012 69 183 5 133 2 0 21 0 413
2013 94 173 7 136 2 0 25 0 437
2014 93 194 4 131 8 0 26 0 456
2015 96 190 1 111 6 1 24 0 429
2016 96 188 2 119 6 1 20 0 432
2017 71 116 1 83 3 1 21 0 296
2018 74 106 1 81 3 1 17 0 283
2019 74 98 0 76 5 1 17 0 271
2020 77 96 1 79 3 1 22 0 279
2021 69 101 1 83 2 1 19 0 276
2022 68 93 1 83 2 1 20 0 268
2023 74 74 2 82 0 0 21 0 253

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 Burgess Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 494 30.0 16.4 n/a
1989 492 n/a n/a n/a
1990 470 30.0 15.6 n/a
1991 467 34.6 13.4 n/a
1992 540 29.8 18.1 61.7
1993 542 34.0 15.9 82.8
1994 490 32.5 15.1 71.6
1995 516 32.7 15.8 66.5
1996 516 32.7 15.8 66.5
1997 585 38.0 15.4 71.8
1998 568 41.5 13.7 70.1
1999 557 43.3 12.9 82.8
2000 543 42.0 12.9 82.1
2001 524 43.7 12.0 78.6
2002 505 43.8 11.5 80.6
2003 505 43.8 11.5 80.6
2004 497 41.8 11.9 82.1
2005 466 43.8 10.6 86.9
2006 456 40.9 11.1 88.6
2007 425 35.7 11.9 91.3
2008 393 36.8 10.7 84
2009 390 34.7 11.2 91.8
2010 362 31.5 11.4 93.4
2011 368 29.4 12.5 89.1
2012 413 33.5 12.3 91.3
2013 437 35.2 12.3 86
2014 456 35.3 12.9 95.4
2015 429 36.0 11.9 95.6
2016 432 35.0 12.3 94.2
2017 296 29.7 9.9 95.6
2018 283 31.1 9.0 94.3
2019 271 24.2 11.1 86.7
2020 279 25.1 11.0 95.3
2021 276 26.7 10.3 83.3
2022 268 27.3 9.8 94
2023 253 23.7 10.6 92.9

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 Burgess Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 494 30.0 16.4 n/a
1989 492 n/a n/a n/a
1990 470 30.0 15.6 n/a
1991 467 34.6 13.4 n/a
1992 540 29.8 18.1 61.7
1993 542 34.0 15.9 82.8
1994 490 32.5 15.1 71.6
1995 516 32.7 15.8 66.5
1996 516 32.7 15.8 66.5
1997 585 38.0 15.4 71.8
1998 568 41.5 13.7 70.1
1999 557 43.3 12.9 82.8
2000 543 42.0 12.9 82.1
2001 524 43.7 12.0 78.6
2002 505 43.8 11.5 80.6
2003 505 43.8 11.5 80.6
2004 497 41.8 11.9 82.1
2005 466 43.8 10.6 86.9
2006 456 40.9 11.1 88.6
2007 425 35.7 11.9 91.3
2008 393 36.8 10.7 84
2009 390 34.7 11.2 91.8
2010 362 31.5 11.4 93.4
2011 368 29.4 12.5 89.1
2012 413 33.5 12.3 91.3
2013 437 35.2 12.3 86
2014 456 35.3 12.9 95.4
2015 429 36.0 11.9 95.6
2016 432 35.0 12.3 94.2
2017 296 29.7 9.9 95.6
2018 283 31.1 9.0 94.3
2019 271 24.2 11.1 86.7
2020 279 25.1 11.0 95.3
2021 276 26.7 10.3 83.3
2022 268 27.3 9.8 94
2023 253 23.7 10.6 92.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Burgess Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,317 (12.0%) $9,614 (88.0%) $10,931
2020 $1,541 (12.3%) $10,977 (87.7%) $12,518
2021 $1,462 (10.8%) $12,136 (89.2%) $13,598

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burgess Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4281st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4565th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Burgess Elementary)189
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3337
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Burgess Elementary)368
 28%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3633
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Burgess Elementary)1121
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3435
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burgess Elementary)917
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3634
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Burgess Elementary)2024
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4642
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burgess Elementary)3324
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4740
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Burgess Elementary)395
 34%
   5th Grade Science (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4429
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students271253
 6.6%
African American9874
 24.5%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic7682
 7.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7474
Two or More Races1721
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.7%92.9%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Burgess Elementary

Students at Burgess Elementary are 32% Hispanic, 29% White, 29% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend Burgess Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kirby Middle
High : Hirschi High School

Burgess Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 253 students attended Burgess Elementary.


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