School Overview
Burroughs Elementary, located in the Sunnyside area of Fresno, California, serves as a central hub for its surrounding community within the Fresno Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Its mission focuses on cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth, literacy, and the development of essential life skills. By fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and the community, Burroughs strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, Burroughs Elementary places a significant emphasis on creating a positive school culture where students feel encouraged and valued. The campus facilities support a variety of student learning needs, and the school faculty focuses on implementing instructional strategies that meet the academic and social-emotional requirements of their pupils. As a neighborhood school, it serves as an important resource for the residents of the 93702 zip code, maintaining a focus on student achievement and character development to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and structured learning environment.
713
Total Students
35.6
Full-Time Teachers
20.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burroughs Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White13
Hispanic639
Black17
Asian32
Two or More7
American Indian2
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    639 (89.6 %)
  • Asian
    32 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    17 (2.4 %)
  • White
    13 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Fresno Unified
Phone: (559)253-6430
Website: http://go.fresnou.org/burroughs
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 499
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 125
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 130
Grade 1 106
Grade 2 88
Grade 3 102
Grade 4 96
Grade 5 88
Grade 6 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burroughs Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten130
Grade 1106
Grade 288
Grade 3102
Grade 496
Grade 588
Grade 6103
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burroughs Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33046.3%
Male38353.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)