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Burton Elementary School

2375 W. Morton St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Burton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Burton Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
493 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 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
Burton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burton Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6308 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Burton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Burton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Burton Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Burton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
75%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Burton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Burton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Burton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Burton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Burton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burton Elementary School's ranking?
Burton Elementary School is ranked #6308 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Burton Elementary School often compared to?
Burton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Burton Elementary School?
493 students attend Burton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Burton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burton Elementary School?
Burton Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Burton Elementary School offer ?
Burton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Burton Elementary School part of?
Burton Elementary School is part of Burton Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Burton Elementary School located?
Burton Elementary School is located in the West Porterville neighborhood of Porterville, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in West Porterville.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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