At a glance
Reported students
331
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Burroughs ES: 331 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 241
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about Burroughs ES
Burroughs ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Washington. It is one of 117 current school records connected to District of Columbia Public Schools. NCES reports 331 students for 2024–25.
Among 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, close to the District of Columbia median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.4%) and White (26.9%). English learners represent 9.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Burroughs ES
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.37
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.9%
- Hispanic12.7%
- Black57.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in District of Columbia Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kimball ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
330 reported students
Key ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
337 reported students
School-Within-School at Goding
Elementary · Grades PK–05
325 reported students
Houston ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
314 reported students
Langley ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
348 reported students
Hearst ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
356 reported students
Public schools near Burroughs ES
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Street Preparatory PCS Elementary · Charter · Perry Street Preparatory PCS | PK–08 | 437 | 0.2 mi |
| Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS | PK–08 | 310 | 0.5 mi |
| Langdon ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 377 | 0.6 mi |
| Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland Elementary · Charter · Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS | PK–05 | 354 | 0.6 mi |
| Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS | PK–06 | 199 | 0.6 mi |
| Bunker Hill ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 219 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Burroughs ES
What grades does Burroughs ES serve?
Burroughs ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in District of Columbia Public Schools.
How many students attend Burroughs ES?
Burroughs ES reported 331 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 241 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Burroughs ES?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 331 students and 29.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Burroughs ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Burroughs ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on District of Columbia Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Burroughs ES in?
Burroughs ES is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, based in Washington, DC, which operates 117 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Burroughs ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Perry Street Preparatory PCS (0.2 mi), Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS (0.5 mi), Langdon ES (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.