At a glance
Reported students
388
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
388
Howard Burnham El: 388 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
17.9:1 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
- 331
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Howard Burnham El
Howard Burnham El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in El Paso. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Burnham Wood Charter School District. NCES reports 388 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (92%) and White (5.4%). English learners represent 39.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Howard Burnham El
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.71 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 39.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White5.4%
- Hispanic92%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1%
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
Not reported as 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 Burnham Wood Charter School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
The Linguistic Acad of El Paso-Cultural Demo Site
Elementary · Grades PK–06
374 reported students
Davinci Acad for Sci and the Arts at San Antonio
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
Davinci School for Science and the Arts
High · Grades 07–12
982 reported students
Public schools near Howard Burnham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guerrero El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 342 | 0.3 mi |
| Polk El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 649 | 1 mi |
| Kohlberg El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 418 | 1.3 mi |
| William C Herrera El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 496 | 1.5 mi |
| Tippin El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 784 | 1.6 mi |
| Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School Elementary · Canutillo ISD | PK–05 | 577 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Howard Burnham El
What grades does Howard Burnham El serve?
Howard Burnham El reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Burnham Wood Charter School District.
How many students attend Howard Burnham El?
Howard Burnham El reported 388 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 331 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Howard Burnham El?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 388 students and 21.71 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 Howard Burnham El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Howard Burnham El is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Howard Burnham El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58% 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 Howard Burnham El in?
Howard Burnham El is part of Burnham Wood Charter School District, based in El Paso, TX, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Howard Burnham El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Guerrero El (0.3 mi), Polk El (1 mi), Kohlberg El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.