Burcham Es

1401 North Lark Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Burcham Es serves 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Burcham Es's student population of 510 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
510 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Burcham Es is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
4%
12%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
22%
19%
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Black
1%
8%
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White
61%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
12%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Burcham Es?
510 students attend Burcham Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Burcham Es students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burcham Es?
Burcham Es has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burcham Es offer ?
Burcham Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Burcham Es part of?
Burcham Es is part of Weatherford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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