Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, F T Burns Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: F T Burns Elementary School serves the west part of Owensboro, KY, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being just 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
F T Burns Elementary School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
440 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
F T Burns Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of F T Burns Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#455 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is F T Burns Elementary School's ranking?
F T Burns Elementary School is ranked #455 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are F T Burns Elementary School often compared to?
F T Burns Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East View Elementary School, Tamarack Elementary School, Southern Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend F T Burns Elementary School?
440 students attend F T Burns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of F T Burns Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of F T Burns Elementary School?
F T Burns Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does F T Burns Elementary School offer ?
F T Burns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is F T Burns Elementary School part of?
F T Burns Elementary School is part of Daviess County School District.
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