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Burnside Elementary School

435 East Lakeshore Drive
Burnside, KY 42519

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Burnside Elementary School serves 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Burnside Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burnside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Burnside Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

406 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Burnside Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Burnside Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#441 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Burnside Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burnside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burnside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

n/a

11%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Burnside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

White

95%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Burnside Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Burnside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

80%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burnside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pulaski County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burnside Elementary School's ranking?

Burnside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Burnside Elementary School?

406 students attend Burnside Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Burnside Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Burnside Elementary School?

Burnside Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Burnside Elementary School offer ?

Burnside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Burnside Elementary School part of?

Burnside Elementary School is part of Pulaski County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education