Burt Elementary School

110 Bailey St
Clarksville, TN 37040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 354 students in grades 3-5, Burt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Burt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Burt Elementary School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
354 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Burt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burt Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1169 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Burt Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Burt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burt Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
40%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Burt Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Burt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee 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 Burt Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Burt Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burt Elementary School's ranking?
Burt Elementary School is ranked #1169 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Burt Elementary School often compared to?
Burt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byrns Darden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Burt Elementary School?
354 students attend Burt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Burt Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burt Elementary School?
Burt Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burt Elementary School offer ?
Burt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Burt Elementary School part of?
Burt Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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