Burlington Elementary School
Tel:
(303)776-8861
- Burlington Elementary School serves 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Burlington Elementary School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 451 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Burlington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Burlington Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #599 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 54% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Vrain Valley No. Re1J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Burlington Elementary School is St. Vrain Global Online Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sunset Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Indian Peaks Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Longmont Indian Peaks Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 333 students
0.6 miles
1335 South Judson
Longmont, CO 80501
(303)772-7240 0.6 PK-5 333 - Longmont St. Vrain Global Online Academy Grades: 9-12 | 101 students
0.7 miles
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(303)591-8627 0.7 9-12 101 - Longmont St. Vrain Valley P-tech School Grades: 9-12 | 50 students
0.7 miles
1200 South Sunset Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(720)494-3969 0.7 9-12 50 - Longmont Sunset Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 547 students
0.8 miles
1300 S. Sunset
Longmont, CO 80501
(303)776-3963 0.8 6-8 547 - Longmont Flagstaff Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 918 students
1.0 miles
1841 Left Hand Circle
Longmont, CO 80501
(303)651-7900 1.0 PK-8 918
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