Paul Burbank Elementary School serves 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Paul Burbank Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul Burbank Elementary School's student population of 431 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paul Burbank Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Paul Burbank Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
68%
22%
White
17%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Burbank Elementary School's ranking?
Paul Burbank Elementary School is ranked #960 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Paul Burbank Elementary School often compared to?
Paul Burbank Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luther W. Machen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Paul Burbank Elementary School?
431 students attend Paul Burbank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Paul Burbank Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Burbank Elementary School?
Paul Burbank Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul Burbank Elementary School offer ?
Paul Burbank Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Burbank Elementary School part of?
Paul Burbank Elementary School is part of Hampton City Public Schools School District.
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