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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
20%
23%
Black
61%
33%
White
5%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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, Bond Mill Elementary School, Benjamin Banneker Middle 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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