Burton Elementary School

2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Burton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in ID
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

Burton Elementary School's student population of 646 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
646 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Burton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burton Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#216 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
42%
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 Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
55%
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 Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
10%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
87%
74%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
24%
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 Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
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 Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burton Elementary School's ranking?
Burton Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Burton Elementary School often compared to?
Burton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Burton Elementary School?
646 students attend Burton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Burton Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burton Elementary School?
Burton Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Burton Elementary School offer ?
Burton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Burton Elementary School part of?
Burton Elementary School is part of Madison School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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