BURROUGHS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Burroughs ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 282 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Burroughs ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

John Burroughs Elementary School, located in the Langdon neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C., serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. The school is situated on a historic campus that has long served as a central hub for the surrounding community, focusing on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement.

As a DCPS institution, Burroughs Elementary follows the district’s standardized curriculum while often integrating local initiatives designed to support diverse learners. The school community places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that encourages parental involvement and community partnerships. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Burroughs aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school through a balanced approach to core subjects, arts, and extracurricular opportunities.

For more information, contact Burroughs ES at (202) 576-6150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.