Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Burney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Burney Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Burney, CA, covering an extensive area of approximately 358.3 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 22.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burney Elementary School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
349 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Work Hard. Dream Big. Never Give Up.
School Rankings
Burney Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burney Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7160 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
15%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
61%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burney Elementary School's ranking?
Burney Elementary School is ranked #7160 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Burney Elementary School?
349 students attend Burney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Burney Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burney Elementary School?
Burney Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Burney Elementary School offer ?
Burney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Burney Elementary School part of?
Burney Elementary School is part of Fall River Joint Unified School District.
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