Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 380 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Burton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burton Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Burton Elementary School?
380 students attend Burton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Burton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burton Elementary School?
Burton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Burton Elementary School offer ?
Burton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burton Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Burton Elementary School located?
Burton Elementary School is located in the Burton Heights neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Burton Heights.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 380 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
