At a glance
Reported students
570
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
540
Shady Grove El: 570 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
- 501
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Shady Grove El
Shady Grove El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Burnet. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Burnet CISD. NCES reports 570 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 60th 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 (58.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.3%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. 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 Shady Grove El
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.8 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
- White58.8%
- Hispanic36.3%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
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 Burnet CISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rj Richey El
Elementary · Grades 03–05
510 reported students
Bertram El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
437 reported students
Burnet Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
711 reported students
Burnet H S
High · Grades 09–12
946 reported students
Quest H S
High · Grades 09–12
35 reported students
Public schools near Shady Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rj Richey El Elementary · Burnet CISD | 03–05 | 510 | 0.5 mi |
| Quest H S High · Burnet CISD | 09–12 | 35 | 0.7 mi |
| Burnet H S High · Burnet CISD | 09–12 | 946 | 0.7 mi |
| Burnet Middle Middle · Burnet CISD | 06–08 | 711 | 0.9 mi |
| Bertram El Elementary · Burnet CISD | PK–05 | 437 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shady Grove El
What grades does Shady Grove El serve?
Shady Grove El reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Burnet CISD.
How many students attend Shady Grove El?
Shady Grove El reported 570 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 501 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shady Grove El?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 570 students and 37.8 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 Shady Grove El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shady Grove El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Burnet CISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Shady Grove El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Shady Grove El in?
Shady Grove El is part of Burnet CISD, based in Burnet, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shady Grove El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rj Richey El (0.5 mi), Quest H S (0.7 mi), Burnet H S (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.