Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burroughs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 297 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in DC
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Burroughs Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burroughs Elementary School is 0.55, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Burroughs Elementary School?
297 students attend Burroughs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Burroughs Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burroughs Elementary School?
Burroughs Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burroughs Elementary School offer ?
Burroughs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Burroughs Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Burroughs Elementary School located?
Burroughs Elementary School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 297 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
