Serving 730 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Anthony Burns Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Anthony Burns Elementary serves the northeast part of Stafford, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anthony Burns Elementary School's student population of 730 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
730 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Excellence
School Rankings
Anthony Burns Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anthony Burns Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1214 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anthony Burns Elementary School's ranking?
Anthony Burns Elementary School is ranked #1214 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Anthony Burns Elementary School often compared to?
Anthony Burns Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anne E. Moncure Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Anthony Burns Elementary School?
730 students attend Anthony Burns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Anthony Burns Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anthony Burns Elementary School?
Anthony Burns Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anthony Burns Elementary School offer ?
Anthony Burns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anthony Burns Elementary School part of?
Anthony Burns Elementary School is part of Stafford County School District.
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