Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paul Burbank Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Paul Burbank Elementary is located in the northern part of Hampton, VA, covering approximately 10.3 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul Burbank Elementary School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paul Burbank Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul Burbank Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1321 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1321 out of 1,773 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
432 students attend Paul Burbank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Paul Burbank Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul Burbank Elementary School?
Paul Burbank Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul Burbank Elementary School offer ?
Paul Burbank Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paul Burbank Elementary School part of?
Paul Burbank Elementary School is part of Hampton City School District.
In what neighborhood is Paul Burbank Elementary School located?
Paul Burbank Elementary School is located in the Coliseum Central neighborhood of Hampton, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Coliseum Central.
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