Serving 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richard Bransom Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Bransom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Richard Bransom Elementary School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
You Belong Here
School Rankings
Richard Bransom Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Bransom Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#1793 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
65%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Bransom Elementary School's ranking?
Richard Bransom Elementary School is ranked #1793 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Richard Bransom Elementary School often compared to?
Richard Bransom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ann Brock El At Oak Grove by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Richard Bransom Elementary School?
584 students attend Richard Bransom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Richard Bransom Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Bransom Elementary School?
Richard Bransom Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Bransom Elementary School offer ?
Richard Bransom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Richard Bransom Elementary School part of?
Richard Bransom Elementary School is part of Burleson Independent School District.
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