Burton Valley Elementary

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684 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

684

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burton Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	81
Asian	85
Two or More	200

White
318 (46.5 %)
Two or More
200 (29.2 %)
Asian
85 (12.4 %)
Hispanic
81 (11.8 %)

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:	Lafayette Elementary
Phone:	(925)927-3550
Website:	http://bves-lafsd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	684
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 122