BURR DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Burr District Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Regional School District 17 school district, located in Higganum, CT with about 263 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Burr District Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Burr District Elementary School is a public school located in the rural town of Higganum, Connecticut, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of Regional School District 17, the school places a strong emphasis on creating a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing a balanced approach that incorporates traditional core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities to help children build a strong foundation for their future education.
The school is known for its sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local residents. By prioritizing small-group instruction and collaborative learning, Burr District Elementary seeks to engage students in a way that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. With its location in the scenic setting of Higganum, the school works closely with the broader district to provide resources and programs that maintain high standards of teaching, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to the middle school level within the RSD17 system.
For more information, contact Burr District Elementary School at (860) 345-4584 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Higganum, CT 06441-4472
(860) 345-4584
BURR DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Higganum, CT with about 263 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Regional School District 17
- Total Students:
- 263
- Teachers:
- 24.02
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 263 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BURR DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.1%
- Male
- 55.9%
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.