Top Rankings
Burlington Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,496 students in Burlington Comm School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Iowa.
Public Elementary Schools in Burlington Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
8 Schools
924 Schools
# Students
3,233 Students
320,020 Students
# Teachers
232 Teachers
23,100 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Burlington Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#322 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
63%
Graduation Rate
74%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.47
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,327 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
7,817 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
247 Students
40,728 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
13%
# Black Students
576 Students
22,463 Students
% Black Students
18%
7%
# White Students
1,986 Students
228,520 Students
% White Students
61%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,308 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
390 Students
16,789 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
176
17,527
# Students in K Grade:
229
35,055
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
241
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
205
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
213
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
211
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
246
24,719
# Students in 8th Grade:
225
22,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
256
1,729
# Students in 10th Grade:
273
1,838
# Students in 11th Grade:
292
1,809
# Students in 12th Grade:
269
1,743
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,875 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,678 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,875
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,678
$16,042
Best Burlington Comm School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Sunnyside Ave.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5244
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5244
Grades: K-4
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2804 S 14th St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5300
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5300
Grades: K-4
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
North Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 N. 9th St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-6363
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-6363
Grades: K-4
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
James Wilson Grimes School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 South St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-0420
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-0420
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3075 Sunnyside
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-8390
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-8390
Grades: 5-6
| 424 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
