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 (2026)
- 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%)
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
17%
10%
Black
9%
11%
White
56%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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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