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Burroughs Elementary School

1820 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 258 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 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 30% in DC
  • : 20-24% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Burroughs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Burroughs Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
258 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 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
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 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#46 out of 220 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Burroughs Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burroughs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burroughs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burroughs Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
69%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Burroughs Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Burroughs Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Burroughs Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Burroughs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burroughs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burroughs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burroughs Elementary School's ranking?
Burroughs Elementary School is ranked #46 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Burroughs Elementary School often compared to?
Burroughs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Langdon Elementary School, Langley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
258 students attend Burroughs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Burroughs Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burroughs Elementary School?
Burroughs Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, 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?
Burroughs Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day Of Aftercare
June 13, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 20-24% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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