Burton International Academy

Detroit Public Schools Community District

2001 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
DETROIT, MI 48208

501 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

501

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burton International Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	6
Black	491
American Indian	2

Black
491 (98.0 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.2 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone:	(313)596-3800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	425
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 70

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 56