BURCHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BURCHAM ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WEATHERFORD school district, located in Weatherford, OK with about 562 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 30 teachers, BURCHAM ES 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.

Burcham Elementary School is a public primary school located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, serving as part of the Weatherford Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, typically catering to children in the early elementary grade levels. By focusing on fundamental academic skills and social-emotional development, Burcham Elementary aims to provide a strong educational foundation that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors.

As a core component of the Weatherford community, the school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families. The school’s operations are guided by the district’s broader mission to promote excellence and continuous improvement. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s specific curriculum, extracurricular programs, or administrative policies, the district maintains an official website at http://www.wpsok.org, which serves as a central resource for parents and community members.

For more information, contact BURCHAM ES at (580) 774-0812 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1401 North Lark Street
Weatherford, OK 73096-3096
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BURCHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Weatherford, OK with about 562 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WEATHERFORD
Total Students:
562
Teachers:
30.33
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

* 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 562 students

White
64.1%
Hispanic/Latino
16.7%
Two or more races
7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
7.3%
Asian
2.3%
Black or African American
1.8%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.