Rufus C Burleson El
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,207th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 73%▲ Improving
6300 ELAM RD, Dallas, TX 75217
(972)749-4500NCES ID 481623001222Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Rufus C Burleson El 1,207th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 73% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 73th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 188 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 513 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.0% | 61.8% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Black | 30.3% | 35.9% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $201K in zip 75217 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Rufus C Burleson El in?
Rufus C Burleson El is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Rufus C Burleson El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rufus C Burleson El 1,207th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Rufus C Burleson El?
Hispanic 62%, Black 36%, White 1% (513 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rufus C Burleson El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75217 is $201K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.