Burton Elementary School
Burton Elementary School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-5 | Durham Public Schools
Burton Elementary School is located in Durham, NC and is one of 30 elementary schools in Durham Public Schools School District. It is a magnet school that serves 358 students in grades K-5.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Burton Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Burton Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Burton Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Burton Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Burton Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Burton Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Burton Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Burton Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
1500 Mathison Ave, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-3908
Elementary Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| R N Harris Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Eastway Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Y E Smith Elementary School 1 miles | |
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| C C Spaulding Elementary School 1 miles | |
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| Agape Corner School 1.3 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 358
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49%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Burton Elementary School had 84% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
48%
Hispanic
46%
White
3%
Two or More Races
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Durham Public Schools District Spending
$9,900Per Pupil
The Durham Public Schools spends $9,900 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Durham Public Schools District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Burton Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Durham Public Schools School DistrictTest Scores
About the EOG
What is it?
The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot
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5 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For North Carolina, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 EOG Results and EOC Results for all subjects tested.
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