Serving 436 students in grades 3-4, J W Burkett Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
436 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)77%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
60%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
59%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend J W Burkett Elementary School?
436 students attend J W Burkett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of J W Burkett Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J W Burkett Elementary School?
J W Burkett Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does J W Burkett Elementary School offer ?
J W Burkett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is J W Burkett Elementary School part of?
J W Burkett Elementary School is part of Montour School District.
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