James D. Burrus Elementary School is located at 701 E. 33rd St. The school is also known as The Hive because it's the home of the Honeybees. One of two PK-5th grade schools zoned to Independence Heights, Burrus is also a fine arts magnet school for the Houston Independent School District, the largest district in Texas.
Burrus's nickname is the Rock of Gibraltar because it's been an Independence Heights fixture since 1911, when it started as a one-room schoolhouse. Named in honor of a formerly enslaved person who became a successful educator, Burrus relocated to its present site in 1928.
The fine arts program includes band and gymnastics. After-school activities include basketball, cheerleading, and community-based mentoring.
Burrus' 300-plus students scored slightly below math performance expectations but are making acceptable progress toward reaching their math goals. Reading levels are above the state average.
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Burrus Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
701 E 33rd St,
Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr Jessie Woods Jr
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Niche Grade
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
62%
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Math Proficiency
57%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
17
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Full Time Teachers
17
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Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
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GreatSchools Rating
8
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Male
54.6%
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Female
45.4%
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Black
64.3%
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Hispanic
32.7%
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White
2%
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Asian
1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/13/2026
the teachers that are currently there don’t care about the teaching … they dwell on mess and how the kids are dressed
7/2/2025
This information is outdated. Burrus Elementary, now proudly rated a B+ school, is far from what it used to be. The culture has dramatically shifted, and the results are clear—STAAR scores are even stronger than last year, and students are thriving in a more focused, supportive environment.Under the...
4/14/2015
If I could give this school negative stars it would receive a -1. My son has been at Burrus since 1st grade and he is now in the fourth. Every single teacher he has had has not been proficient. This year alone he's had 3 different teachers before half of the year was up! Progress isn't reported in a...
12/11/2013
Burrus worked one on one with me and my son. I'm a single mom , any extra help is needed .The staff were more like family. Even giving kids clothes , when walfare can't help. One year someone donated Nike shoes for christmas.
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List Price Range
$142K - $803K
Homes For Sale
172
Average Home Value
$293,058
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
53%
Average Household Income
$59,936
% of College Grads
21.1%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,427 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
66.4%
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Shepherd Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Graham Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Independence Heights Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Tennis
McCullough Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Kerr Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Playground
Garden Oaks Gazebo Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
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Burrus Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Houston, TX and is served by the Houston Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 277 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Burrus Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $293,058. Discover additional schools in the area, like Booker T Washington Sr High, Heights High School, North Houston Early College High School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Burrus Elementary School.