BURTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Burton International 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 632 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, Burton International School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Burton International School, located on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Detroit, serves as a prominent PreK-8 institution within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a global-minded education, often emphasizing cultural awareness and academic rigor to prepare students for success in a diverse society. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Burton aims to foster both intellectual growth and character development in its student body, positioning itself as a cornerstone of the local community.
Beyond its academic offerings, Burton International acts as a vital hub for neighborhood families. The school prides itself on maintaining an inclusive environment that addresses the unique needs of its students through various support services and extracurricular opportunities. With its historic location in the heart of Detroit, the school continues to play an active role in the revitalization of the city’s educational landscape, striving to empower its young learners to become informed and engaged global citizens.
For more information, contact Burton International School at (313) 596-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DETROIT, MI 48208
(313) 596-3800
BURTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DETROIT, MI with about 632 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 632
- Teachers:
- 32
- 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
* 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 632 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BURTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 89.1%
- Asian
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- White
- 0.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.