Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burroughs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burroughs Elementary School's student population of 302 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Burroughs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burroughs Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1613 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
58%
8%
White
8%
43%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burroughs Elementary School's ranking?
Burroughs Elementary School is ranked #1613 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Burroughs Elementary School?
302 students attend Burroughs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Burroughs Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burroughs Elementary School?
Burroughs Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burroughs Elementary School offer ?
Burroughs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burroughs Elementary School part of?
Burroughs Elementary School is part of Tulsa School District.
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