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James L. Burrell Elementary

January Final
Beams for walls and roofing at Burrell Elementary
Walls are going up at Burrell Elementary
Reps. Hugh Shine and Brad Buckley join the BISD Board at the Groundbreaking Ceremonies.
Reps. Hugh Shine and Brad Buckley join the BISD Board at the Groundbreaking Ceremonies.
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Project Update - March 2025

James L. Burrell Elementary is located at 8104 Glade Drive in Temple. 

James L. Burrell Elementary was built to accommodate 800 students and was designed in accordance with the Belton ISD’s 2022 Educational Specifications, which include design considerations that will enhance the BISD students’ learning experience. In alignment with the 2022 Educational Specifications, James L. Burrell Elementary includes a variety of spaces and furnishings that are diverse, flexible, and adaptable to promote collaborative teaching and learning.

Final Completion Update: Burrell Elementary opened in January of 2024, and the Board of Trustees approved acceptance and closeout of the project in December 2024.

The initial Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction was $35,619,429. The actual final cost for construction is $34,739,982. This is $879,447, below the guaranteed maximum price.