Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Burton Elementary serves a small attendance zone in the southern part of Durham, NC, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. Most areas within this zone are about a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Burton Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Burton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burton Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1020 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burton Elementary School's ranking?
Burton Elementary School is ranked #1020 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Burton Elementary School often compared to?
Burton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R N Harris Elementary School, Club Boulevard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Burton Elementary School?
293 students attend Burton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Burton Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burton Elementary School?
Burton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burton Elementary School offer ?
Burton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Burton Elementary School part of?
Burton Elementary School is part of Durham School District.
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