Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Henry Burkhart Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School's student population of 650 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Henry Burkhart Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
45%
3%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
14%
13%
White
23%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Henry Burkhart Elementary School's ranking?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William Henry Burkhart Elementary School often compared to?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas Macarthur Elementary School, Glenns Valley Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend William Henry Burkhart Elementary School?
650 students attend William Henry Burkhart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of William Henry Burkhart Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Henry Burkhart Elementary School?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Henry Burkhart Elementary School offer ?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William Henry Burkhart Elementary School part of?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School is part of Perry Township Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is William Henry Burkhart Elementary School located?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School is located in the Perry Township neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 2 other public schools located in Perry Township.
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