Teresa Burke Elementary

www.wuesd.org

521 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Teresa Burke Elementary School is a public school located in Wasco, California, serving students as part of the Wasco Union Elementary School District. Situated at 1301 Filburn Street, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-aged population. The school operates with a focus on core curriculum standards and aims to foster a supportive environment that promotes both intellectual growth and social development within the local Wasco community.

As part of the broader district, Teresa Burke Elementary emphasizes the importance of academic achievement, school-home communication, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. The school utilizes the district’s resources to provide structured instruction, while maintaining a local identity tailored to the specific needs of its student body. Parents and community members often utilize the district website to stay informed about school calendars, academic programs, and the various policies that guide the school’s daily operations.

521

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Teresa Burke Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	495
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
495 (95.0 %)
White
14 (2.7 %)
Black
8 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Wasco Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)758-7480
Website:	http://www.wuesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 92

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 88