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Rufus C. Burleson Elementary School

6300 Elam Road, Dallas, TX 75217

Phone: (972) 749-4500
Fax: (972) 749-4501

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Yolanda Knight
Principal

Wendell Woods
Assistant Principal(s)

Grade levels:
PK-6

Motto/Mission:
We the parents, teachers, and staff of Rufus C. Burleson pledge to educate all students to become responsible and productive citizens. Our students will achieve greatness through social and academic goals.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  white
• Bottoms:
  blue, black

School colors: Red and Black

Mascot: Owls

Enrollment: 826

Number of teachers: 52

Hours/Bell schedule: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Trustee district: District 9

Learning Community:
Southeast Elementary -
Shirley Ison-Newsome

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 749-4512

Counselor:
(972) 749-4517

Clinic:
(972) 749-4515

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Adult Basic Education

After-school programs:
21st Century Programs (after-school tutoring, 3:45 - 5:00 p.m.)

Extracurricular activities:
Step Team, Journalism and Computer Club, Art Club, Sports: Basketball, Track, Soccer, Cheerleading

Parent Involvement

P.T.A., Parent Bingo, Site-Based Decision Making

Major Awards and Honors

First place, Larry Johnson Basketball League; second place, Joseph Brew Future Stars Christmas Tournament; second place, National Cheerleading