For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 810 students in Burlington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Burlington School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
810 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burlington School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.3%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2022. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2002–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2003–2015. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,170 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,890 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,170
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$27,890
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Burlington School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
706 Niagara Street
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8882
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 Cross St.
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-2156
Gr: 5-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Burlington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Cross St
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8672
Burlington, KS 66839
(620) 364-8672
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burlington School District?
Burlington School District manages 3 public schools serving 810 students.
What is the rank of Burlington School District?
Burlington School District is ranked #126 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington School District?
87% of Burlington School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlington School District?
Burlington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Burlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,890 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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