Burton Elementary School

2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Burton Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Burton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burton Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2901 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
87%
9%
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Black
9%
18%
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White
2%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.24
This chart display the diversity score of Burton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burton Elementary School's ranking?
Burton Elementary School is ranked #2901 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Burton Elementary School often compared to?
Burton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cesar E Chavez Elementary School, Buchanan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Burton Elementary School?
404 students attend Burton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Burton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burton Elementary School?
Burton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Burton Elementary School offer ?
Burton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burton Elementary School part of?
Burton Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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