Burcham Elementary School

1401 North Lark Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Burcham Elementary School serves 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Burcham Elementary School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
543 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Burcham Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
4%
11%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
25%
20%
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Black
1%
8%
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White
57%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
14%
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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 Oklahoma.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Burcham Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Burcham Elementary School?
543 students attend Burcham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Burcham Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burcham Elementary School?
Burcham Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burcham Elementary School offer ?
Burcham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Burcham Elementary School part of?
Burcham Elementary School is part of Weatherford School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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