James L Burrell Elementary

Burrell Elementary sits in Temple, a mid-sized Central Texas city that's grown steadily thanks to its proximity to major employers and its position between Austin and Waco on I-35. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with solid English and math scores and a slightly softer showing in science — making it a reasonable fit for families looking for a stable, community-grounded school in an affordable and accessible part of the state. Belton ISD has a reputation for being a caring district, and families who value that small-town feel with big-city convenience nearby tend to find the Temple area a genuinely comfortable place to put down roots.