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Burton Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,772 students in Burton Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Burton Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.39, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
4,772 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
51%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)85-89%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.63
# American Indian Students
48 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
168 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,671 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
56%
# Black Students
19 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
655 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
14%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
205 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
555
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
466
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
443
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
439
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
500
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
489
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
493
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
428
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
438
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
132
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
115
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,214 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,896 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,214
$19,806
Spending / Student
$13,896
$18,241
Best Burton Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 47%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 S. Mathew St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 782-5902
Grades: K-12
| 2,295 students
Rank: #22.
William R. Buckley Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 48%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2573 W. W.field Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-6412
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 788-6412
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 45%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1873 W. Mulberry Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-0310
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-0310
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Jim Maples Academy
Math: 27% | Reading: 37%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
252 N. W.wood
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-1658
Grades: K-6
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
Burton Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2375 W. Morton St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-2401
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-2401
Grades: K-6
| 497 students
Rank: #66.
Burton Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 35%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1155 N. Elderwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-2671
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-2671
Grades: 7-8
| 544 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burton Community Day
Alternative School
264 N. W.wood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8020
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8020
Grades: 2-8
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burton Elementary School District?
Burton Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,772 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Burton Elementary School District?
77% of Burton Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burton Elementary School District?
Burton Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Burton Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,896 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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