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Burr District Elementary School

792 Killingworth Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Burr District Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in CT
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Burr District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Burr District Elementary School's student population of 331 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Burr District Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burr District Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#133 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Burr District Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burr District Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burr District Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
4%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burr District Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
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White
92%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Burr District Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Burr District Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burr District Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burr District Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burr District Elementary School's ranking?
Burr District Elementary School is ranked #133 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Burr District Elementary School often compared to?
Burr District Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Killingworth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Burr District Elementary School?
331 students attend Burr District Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Burr District Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burr District Elementary School?
Burr District Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Burr District Elementary School offer ?
Burr District Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burr District Elementary School part of?
Burr District Elementary School is part of Regional School District 17.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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