Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walter Moses Burton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walter Moses Burton Elementary School's student population of 451 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walter Moses Burton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter Moses Burton Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5995 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
63%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter Moses Burton Elementary School's ranking?
Walter Moses Burton Elementary School is ranked #5995 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Walter Moses Burton Elementary School often compared to?
Walter Moses Burton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosa Parks Elementary School, Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Walter Moses Burton Elementary School?
451 students attend Walter Moses Burton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Walter Moses Burton Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Moses Burton Elementary School?
Walter Moses Burton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walter Moses Burton Elementary School offer ?
Walter Moses Burton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walter Moses Burton Elementary School part of?
Walter Moses Burton Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Walter Moses Burton Elementary School located?
Walter Moses Burton Elementary School is located in the Teal Run neighborhood of Fresno, TX.
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