C C Burr

www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/15

368 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Charles C. Burr Elementary School, located in the village of Auburndale, is a public elementary school serving students in the Newton Public Schools district in Massachusetts. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment, emphasizing both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its student body. Its curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Newton district while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of classroom activities and school-wide initiatives.

As a neighborhood school, Burr places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the diversity of its local population. By focusing on individualized instruction and collaborative learning, Burr Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a commitment to nurturing well-rounded, compassionate, and engaged learners.

368

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C C Burr
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	53
Black	23
Asian	89
Two or More	33

White
167 (45.8 %)
Asian
89 (24.4 %)
Hispanic
53 (14.5 %)
Two or More
33 (9.0 %)
Black
23 (6.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Newton
Phone:	(617)559-9360
Website:	http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/15
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 58

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for C C Burr
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for C C Burr
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	179	48.6%
Male	186	50.5%
Not Specified	3	0.9%

Elementary School K - 5th