BURKS EL

329 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

329

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BURKS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	215
Black	49
Two or More	16

Hispanic
215 (65.3 %)
White
49 (14.9 %)
Black
49 (14.9 %)
Two or More
16 (4.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MCKINNEY ISD
Phone:	(469)302-6200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 54

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BURKS EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BURKS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	53.5%
Male	153	46.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)