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 (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: 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)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
601 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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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