At a glance
Reported students
526
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547
Overton Ray El: 526 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 558
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.89
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Overton Ray El
Overton Ray El is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Burkburnett. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Burkburnett ISD. NCES reports 526 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Overton Ray El
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.7%
- Hispanic20%
- Black3.6%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Burkburnett ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
I C Evans El
Elementary · Grades PK–02
568 reported students
John G Tower El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
448 reported students
Burkburnett Middle
Middle · Grades 06–09
743 reported students
Burkburnett H S
High · Grades 09–12
901 reported students
Wichita Co JJAEP
Other · Grades 07–10
2 reported students
Public schools near Overton Ray El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burkburnett H S High · Burkburnett ISD | 09–12 | 901 | 0.3 mi |
| Burkburnett Middle Middle · Burkburnett ISD | 06–09 | 743 | 0.6 mi |
| I C Evans El Elementary · Burkburnett ISD | PK–02 | 568 | 1 mi |
| John G Tower El Elementary · Burkburnett ISD | PK–05 | 448 | 7.7 mi |
| Big Pasture ES Elementary · Big Pasture | PK–08 | 150 | 8.8 mi |
| Sheppard Afb El Elementary · Wichita Falls ISD | PK–06 | 312 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Overton Ray El
What grades does Overton Ray El serve?
Overton Ray El reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Burkburnett ISD.
How many students attend Overton Ray El?
Overton Ray El reported 526 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 558 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Overton Ray El?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 526 students and 34.88 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Overton Ray El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Overton Ray El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Burkburnett ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Overton Ray El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Overton Ray El in?
Overton Ray El is part of Burkburnett ISD, based in Burkburnett, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Overton Ray El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Burkburnett H S (0.3 mi), Burkburnett Middle (0.6 mi), I C Evans El (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.