Burr District Elementary School

792 Killingworth Road
Higganum, CT 06441

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (860) 345-4584

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Burr District Elementary School serves 295 students in grades Kindergarten-3.

Burr District Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burr District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Burr District Elementary School's student population of 295 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

295 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Burr District Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Burr District Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#200 out of 957 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Burr District Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

65-69%

39%

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

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

70-74%

51%

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

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Burr District Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

28%

Black

13%

White

91%

50%

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

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.66

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

Eligible for Free Lunch

15%

36%

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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Regional School District 17

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burr District Elementary School's ranking?

Burr District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

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

65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

How many students attend Burr District Elementary School?

295 students attend Burr District Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Burr District Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Burr District Elementary School?

Burr District Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Burr District Elementary School offer ?

Burr District Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Burr District Elementary School part of?

Burr District Elementary School is part of Regional School District 17.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education