BURNS ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL

Burns ElementaryMiddle School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 331 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 20 teachers, Burns ElementaryMiddle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Burns Elementary-Middle School, located on Terry Street in Detroit, Michigan, serves as a public PK-8 educational institution within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school is situated in the ????? (area) of the Berg-Lahser neighborhood and functions as a foundational academic hub for the local community, catering to students from early childhood through the middle school years. By offering a continuous educational experience under one roof, the school aims to foster long-term student development and provide a stable environment for families in the 48227 zip code.

Academically and operationally, Burns Elementary-Middle School adheres to the broader curriculum and standards set by the Detroit Public Schools Community District. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in local civic life, often serving as a focal point for student engagement, extracurricular activities, and community resources. While the school faces the unique challenges and opportunities characteristic of urban education in Detroit, it remains dedicated to promoting foundational literacy, numeracy, and personal growth to prepare its students for the transition to high school.

For more information, contact Burns ElementaryMiddle School at (313) 852-0534 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14350 TERRY ST
DETROIT, MI 48227-5513
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BURNS ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DETROIT, MI with about 331 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
Changed Boundary/Agency
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
331
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 331 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BURNS ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
White
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.