Burton Elementary

www.burton.dpsnc.net/

293 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Burton Elementary School, located in the heart of Durham, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Durham Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with supportive instruction, Burton strives to prepare its students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners who are well-equipped for future success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic mission, Burton Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the holistic growth of its students. The school actively encourages partnerships between educators, families, and local organizations to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. Through a variety of school programs, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on equity, Burton aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and school pride, ensuring that its students are supported both inside and outside the classroom.

293

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	127
Black	132
Asian	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Black
132 (45.1 %)
Hispanic
127 (43.3 %)
White
20 (6.8 %)
Two or More
9 (3.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3908
Website:	http://www.burton.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 39