Burckhalter Elementary School

3994 Burckhalter Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
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Bottom 50%
Serving 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Burckhalter 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burckhalter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Burckhalter Elementary School's student population of 184 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
184 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Burckhalter 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 Burckhalter Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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)
#9143 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Burckhalter Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burckhalter 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.
15-19%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burckhalter 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.
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Burckhalter Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Burckhalter Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Burckhalter Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burckhalter Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
50%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Burckhalter Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
4%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Burckhalter Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
16%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Burckhalter 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 Burckhalter Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Burckhalter 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
83%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burckhalter 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
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burckhalter 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burckhalter Elementary School's ranking?
Burckhalter Elementary School is ranked #9143 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Burckhalter Elementary School?
184 students attend Burckhalter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Burckhalter Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burckhalter Elementary School?
Burckhalter Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Burckhalter Elementary School offer ?
Burckhalter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Burckhalter Elementary School part of?
Burckhalter Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Burckhalter Elementary School located?
Burckhalter Elementary School is located in the Millsmont neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Millsmont.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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