Burroughs Elementary School

1601 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Burroughs Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5% in MN
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burroughs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Burroughs Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Burroughs Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burroughs Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MN)
#23 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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74%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burroughs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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2%
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Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
3%
12%
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White
84%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burroughs Elementary School's ranking?
Burroughs Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Burroughs Elementary School often compared to?
Burroughs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenny Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Burroughs Elementary School?
475 students attend Burroughs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Burroughs Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burroughs Elementary School?
Burroughs Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burroughs Elementary School offer ?
Burroughs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Burroughs Elementary School part of?
Burroughs Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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