At a glance
Reported students
689
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
685.5
Burlington Elementary School: 689 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. 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
- 662
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Burlington Elementary School
Burlington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Burlington. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Boone County. NCES reports 689 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 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 White (78.1%) and Black (7.7%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Burlington Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 46 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 2 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
- 5.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.1%
- Hispanic6%
- Black7.7%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.7%
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
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 Boone County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Shirley Mann Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
710 reported students
Chester Goodridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
711 reported students
New Haven Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
716 reported students
Thornwilde Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
661 reported students
Erpenbeck Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
764 reported students
Florence Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
610 reported students
Public schools near Burlington Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens Elementary School Elementary · Boone County | PK–05 | 577 | 1 mi |
| Chester Goodridge Elementary School Elementary · Boone County | PK–05 | 711 | 2.7 mi |
| Longbranch Elementary School Elementary · Boone County | PK–05 | 957 | 3.9 mi |
| A M Yealey Elementary School Elementary · Boone County | PK–05 | 534 | 4.3 mi |
| Thornwilde Elementary School Elementary · Boone County | PK–05 | 661 | 4.6 mi |
| Ockerman Elementary School Elementary · Boone County | PK–05 | 777 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Burlington Elementary School
What grades does Burlington Elementary School serve?
Burlington Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Boone County.
How many students attend Burlington Elementary School?
Burlington Elementary School reported 689 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 662 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 689 students and 46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Burlington Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Burlington Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Boone County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Burlington Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Burlington Elementary School in?
Burlington Elementary School is part of Boone County, based in Florence, KY, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Burlington Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stephens Elementary School (1 mi), Chester Goodridge Elementary School (2.7 mi), Longbranch Elementary School (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.