BURTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Burton Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Burton Elementary school district, located in Porterville, CA with about 585 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Burton Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Burton Elementary School, located in Porterville, California, serves as a foundational campus within the Burton School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students while emphasizing character development and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing student engagement and collaboration, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success through a blend of rigorous instruction and extracurricular involvement.
As part of the broader Burton School District, the campus benefits from a commitment to modern educational practices and community involvement. The school places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the local Porterville community to ensure that each child has access to the resources and support needed to thrive. With a clear focus on inclusivity and achievement, Burton Elementary remains a key contributor to the educational landscape of the Central Valley.
For more information, contact Burton Elementary at (559) 784-2401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Porterville, CA 93257-2557
(559) 784-2401
http://www.burtonschool.org
BURTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Porterville, CA with about 585 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Burton Elementary
- Total Students:
- 585
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 585 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BURTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.8%
- White
- 14.9%
- Asian
- 5.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.