Serving 681 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Henry Burkhart Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School's student population of 681 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Henry Burkhart Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#593 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
46%
3%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
12%
13%
White
25%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Henry Burkhart Elementary School's ranking?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School is ranked #593 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William Henry Burkhart Elementary School often compared to?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas Macarthur Elementary School, Glenns Valley Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend William Henry Burkhart Elementary School?
681 students attend William Henry Burkhart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of William Henry Burkhart Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Henry Burkhart Elementary School?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Henry Burkhart Elementary School offer ?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William Henry Burkhart Elementary School part of?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School is part of Perry Township Schools School District.
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