Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Burnsville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burnsville Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burnsville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burnsville Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#863 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
73%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burnsville Elementary School's ranking?
Burnsville Elementary School is ranked #863 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Burnsville Elementary School?
286 students attend Burnsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Burnsville Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burnsville Elementary School?
Burnsville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burnsville Elementary School offer ?
Burnsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Burnsville Elementary School part of?
Burnsville Elementary School is part of Yancey County Schools School District.
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