Serving 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burrton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burrton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Burrton Elementary School's student population of 74 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burrton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burrton Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burrton Elementary School's ranking?
Burrton Elementary School is ranked #689 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Burrton Elementary School?
74 students attend Burrton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Burrton Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burrton Elementary School?
Burrton Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Burrton Elementary School offer ?
Burrton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Burrton Elementary School part of?
Burrton Elementary School is part of Burrton School District.
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