Burtonsville Elementary School

15516 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 609 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Burtonsville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Burtonsville Elementary School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Burtonsville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burtonsville Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#424 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Burtonsville Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Burtonsville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Burtonsville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Burtonsville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Burtonsville Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Burtonsville Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Burtonsville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
61%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Burtonsville Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Burtonsville Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Burtonsville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland 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 Burtonsville Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Burtonsville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Burtonsville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Burtonsville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burtonsville Elementary School's ranking?
Burtonsville Elementary School is ranked #424 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Burtonsville Elementary School often compared to?
Burtonsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairland Elementary School, Benjamin Banneker Middle School, Bond Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Burtonsville Elementary School?
609 students attend Burtonsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Burtonsville Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burtonsville Elementary School?
Burtonsville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burtonsville Elementary School offer ?
Burtonsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burtonsville Elementary School part of?
Burtonsville Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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