BURTON VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Burton Valley Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Lafayette Elementary school district, located in Lafayette, CA with about 807 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Burton Valley Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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 Valley Elementary School, located in Lafayette, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Burton Valley neighborhood and is part of the highly regarded Lafayette School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school prides itself on fostering a collaborative environment where students, teachers, and parents work closely together to promote student success. The campus is well-integrated into the surrounding suburban setting, often functioning as a hub for local families and community engagement.

Academically, Burton Valley is recognized for its commitment to high standards, providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual development and social-emotional learning. The school encourages a "whole child" approach, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to support diverse interests and talents. With a dedicated teaching staff and active parent involvement, the school maintains a reputation for providing a supportive, stable, and high-achieving educational experience for its elementary-aged students.

For more information, contact Burton Valley Elementary at (925) 927-3550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

561 Merriewood Dr.
Lafayette, CA 94549-5507
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BURTON VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Lafayette, CA with about 807 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
807
Teachers:
33.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 807 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BURTON VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
71.0%
Asian
10.3%
Two or more races
9.3%
Hispanic/Latino
9.0%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.