At a glance
Reported students
477
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411.5
Burns Park Elementary School: 477 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 445
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Burns Park Elementary School
Burns Park Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Ann Arbor. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Ann Arbor Public Schools. NCES reports 477 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 (60.6%) and Asian (11.7%). English learners represent 10.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Burns Park Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.1 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
- 10.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White60.6%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black8.2%
- Asian11.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.9%
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 Ann Arbor Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wines Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
465 reported students
Thurston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
506 reported students
Ann Arbor Open at Mack School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
508 reported students
Martin Luther King Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
511 reported students
Uriah H Lawton School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
422 reported students
John Allen School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
401 reported students
Public schools near Burns Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angell School Elementary · Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 294 | 0.6 mi |
| Pattengill School Elementary · Ann Arbor Public Schools | 03–05 | 206 | 0.9 mi |
| John Allen School Elementary · Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 401 | 1.4 mi |
| Bach Elementary School Elementary · Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 334 | 1.5 mi |
| Eberwhite School Elementary · Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 353 | 1.8 mi |
| Uriah H Lawton School Elementary · Ann Arbor Public Schools | KG–05 | 422 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Burns Park Elementary School
What grades does Burns Park Elementary School serve?
Burns Park Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ann Arbor Public Schools.
How many students attend Burns Park Elementary School?
Burns Park Elementary School reported 477 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 445 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Burns Park Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 477 students and 29.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Burns Park Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Burns Park Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ann Arbor Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Burns Park Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.5% 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 Burns Park Elementary School in?
Burns Park Elementary School is part of Ann Arbor Public Schools, based in Ann Arbor, MI, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Burns Park Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Angell School (0.6 mi), Pattengill School (0.9 mi), John Allen School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.