BURKS EL
BURKS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MCKINNEY ISD school district, located in MCKINNEY, TX with about 460 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 34 teachers, BURKS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
BURKS ELementary School, located at 1801 Hill St in McKinney, Texas, is a public school serving the McKinney Independent School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment for a diverse student population. It emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while fostering a sense of community through various extracurricular activities and school-wide events. The campus aims to prepare students for academic success through a blend of rigorous curriculum and character-building programs.
The school is deeply integrated into the historic and residential fabric of McKinney. It maintains a strong focus on parental involvement and community partnerships, which are essential to its goal of promoting holistic student development. With its dedicated faculty and staff, BURKS ELementary strives to provide a safe and nurturing space where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning.
For more information, contact BURKS EL at (469) 302-6200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MCKINNEY, TX 75069-3631
(469) 302-6200
BURKS EL is a public Title I school in MCKINNEY, TX with about 460 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MCKINNEY ISD
- Total Students:
- 460
- Teachers:
- 34.84
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 460 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 63.0%
- White
- 19.6%
- Black or African American
- 13.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.