Serving 714 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles M. Burke Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles M. Burke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Charles M. Burke Elementary School's student population of 714 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
714 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles M. Burke Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles M. Burke Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
27%
11%
Black
25%
41%
White
42%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles M. Burke Elementary School's ranking?
Charles M. Burke Elementary School is ranked #513 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Charles M. Burke Elementary School often compared to?
Charles M. Burke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Bayou Elementary School, Judice Middle School, Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Charles M. Burke Elementary School?
714 students attend Charles M. Burke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Charles M. Burke Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles M. Burke Elementary School?
Charles M. Burke Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charles M. Burke Elementary School offer ?
Charles M. Burke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Charles M. Burke Elementary School part of?
Charles M. Burke Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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