Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Burks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Burks Elementary School's student population of 522 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burks Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burks Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#696 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
37%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
62%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burks Elementary School's ranking?
Burks Elementary School is ranked #696 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Burks Elementary School?
522 students attend Burks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Burks Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burks Elementary School?
Burks Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burks Elementary School offer ?
Burks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Burks Elementary School part of?
Burks Elementary School is part of Putnam County School District.
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