Burtonsville Elementary School

15516 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Burtonsville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Burtonsville Elementary serves the east part of Burtonsville, MD, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Burtonsville Elementary School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Burtonsville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burtonsville Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#409 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
38%
27%
55%
45%
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
23%
24%
Black
56%
32%
White
5%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
(22-23)
23%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burtonsville Elementary School's ranking?
Burtonsville Elementary School is ranked #409 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Burtonsville Elementary School often compared to?
Burtonsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairland Elementary School, Bond Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Burtonsville Elementary School?
601 students attend Burtonsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Burtonsville Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burtonsville Elementary School?
Burtonsville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burtonsville Elementary School offer ?
Burtonsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Burtonsville Elementary School part of?
Burtonsville Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 601 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Burtonsville Elementary serves the east part of Burtonsville, MD, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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