BURR OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Burr Oak Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Burr Oak Community School District school district, located in BURR OAK, MI with about 227 students offering grade levels from 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 13 teachers, Burr Oak Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Oak Elementary School is a small, community-focused public school located in the village of Burr Oak, Michigan. Serving the educational needs of the local K-5 student population, the school functions as a core part of the Burr Oak Community Schools district. Its mission emphasizes providing a supportive learning environment where students can develop foundational academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, while also fostering personal growth and civic responsibility.

The school benefits from its affiliation with the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA), which allows it to leverage regional resources and specialized support services to enhance its curriculum. With a focus on small-town values and individualized attention, Burr Oak Elementary works to prepare its young students for their future academic endeavors, maintaining a close connection between the faculty, the students, and the surrounding community of Burr Oak.

For more information, contact Burr Oak Elementary School at (269) 489-5181 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.