James L Burrell Elementary School serves 466 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James L Burrell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James L Burrell Elementary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of James L Burrell Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
26%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
44%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Belton Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James L Burrell Elementary School?
466 students attend James L Burrell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of James L Burrell Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James L Burrell Elementary School?
James L Burrell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James L Burrell Elementary School offer ?
James L Burrell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James L Burrell Elementary School part of?
James L Burrell Elementary School is part of Belton Independent School District.
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