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Burton Elementary

1500 Mathison Avenue, Durham, NC 27701, United States

+1 (919) 560-3908

http://www.burton.dpsnc.net/

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Burton Elementary Overview

About This School

Burton Elementary is a public elementary in Durham, North Carolina, serving 293 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 27 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $49,907. Support services include one counselor for every 195 students. Students at the school are 56% male and 44% female. The student body is composed of 46% Black, 38% Hispanic, 9% White, 5% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students.

293

Total Students

PK-5

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

27 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Durham County

Students per Counselor

195:1

Burton Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

195

Students per Counselor

Burton Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$49,907

City Avg: $50,206

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor195:1

Burton Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

56.31%

Male

43.69%

Female

Total Enrollment: 293 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White8.53%

Hispanic38.23%

Asian1.02%

Black46.42%

Two or More Races5.12%

Native American0.34%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burton Elementary

Q: What is Burton Elementary?

A: Burton Elementary is a elementary public located in Durham.

Q: How many students attend Burton Elementary?

A: Burton Elementary has approximately 293 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Burton Elementary is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about Burton Elementary

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About Burton Elementary - Durham, NC

Quick Facts about Burton Elementary
School Name	Burton Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	1500 Mathison Avenue, Durham, NC 27701, Durham, NC
County	Durham County
Phone	+1 (919) 560-3908
Total Students	293
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	27
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Burton Elementary

What is Burton Elementary?

Burton Elementary is a elementary public located in Durham.

How many students attend Burton Elementary?

Burton Elementary has approximately 293 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Burton Elementary is 10:1.

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