BURR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Burr Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Utica Community Schools school district, located in STERLING HEIGHTS, MI with about 560 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 31 teachers, Burr Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Elementary School, located on Ryan Road in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is a part of the Utica Community Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from kindergarten through sixth grade, and is deeply embedded in the local Sterling Heights community. It is known for maintaining a focus on core academic excellence while fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes the social and emotional development of its students.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded education, often integrating modern instructional practices with traditional learning goals to prepare students for middle school. Like other schools within the Utica district, Burr Elementary benefits from robust administrative support and an active parent-teacher community that encourages extracurricular involvement and enrichment activities. By focusing on individualized instruction and collaborative learning, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that helps young learners build a strong foundation for their future academic careers.

For more information, contact Burr Elementary School at (586) 797-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

41460 RYAN RD
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48314-3940
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BURR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in STERLING HEIGHTS, MI with about 560 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
560
Teachers:
31.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

* 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 560 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BURR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.1%
Black or African American
5.4%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.9%
Asian
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.