Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burlington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burlington Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Burlington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burlington Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#881 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
44%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burlington Elementary School's ranking?
Burlington Elementary School is ranked #881 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Burlington Elementary School often compared to?
Burlington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Niwot Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Burlington Elementary School?
334 students attend Burlington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Burlington Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burlington Elementary School?
Burlington Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Burlington Elementary School offer ?
Burlington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Burlington Elementary School part of?
Burlington Elementary School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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