Peter Burnett Elementary School
Tel:
(310)725-2151
- Peter Burnett Elementary School serves 457 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Peter Burnett Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Peter Burnett Elementary School operates within the Wiseburn Unified School District.
School Overview
- Peter Burnett Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 457 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Peter Burnett Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Peter Burnett Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 6% |
| White | 15% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Peter Burnett Elementary School is Wiseburn Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 629 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2013-2014 school year.
- Wiseburn Unified School District's student population of 3,923 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $5,729 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $6,582 is less than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
| School District Name | Wiseburn Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 7 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 3,923 | 1,585 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | ≥50% | 63% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | ≥50% | 58% |
| District Total Revenue | $22 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $26 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $5,729 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $6,582 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Peter Burnett Elementary School is Da Vinci Design High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Da Vinci Innovation Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Da Vinci Innovation Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hawthorne Da Vinci Innovation Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 354 students
0.2 miles
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310)725-5800 0.2 K-8 354 - Hawthorne Juan Cabrillo Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 466 students
0.2 miles
5309 W. 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310)725-5400 0.2 K-2 466 - Hawthorne Richard Henry Dana Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 984 students
0.2 miles
5504 W. 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310)725-4700 0.2 6-8 984 - Hawthorne Da Vinci Design High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 542 students
0.3 miles
12501 Isis Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310)725-5800 0.3 9-12 542 - Hawthorne Da Vinci Science High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 517 students
0.3 miles
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310)725-5800 0.3 9-12 517
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