Burckhalter Elementary is a public elementary school in Oakland, California, serving 184 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students compared to nearby schools, as well as its consistently low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates.
Burckhalter Elementary has faced significant challenges in recent years. Its academic performance consistently lags behind the Oakland Unified School District and the state of California, with only 26.19% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 33.06% for the district and 46.66% for the state. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also skyrocketed, from 24.7% in 2017-2018 to a concerning 73.0% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 31.8% to 69.7%.
While Burckhalter Elementary shares some similarities with the surrounding schools, such as serving a predominantly low-income student population, it stands out with its higher percentage of African American students, at 50%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 4.53% to 25.82%. This demographic difference may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. Addressing the root causes of Burckhalter's low performance and high chronic absenteeism, particularly for its African American students and those from low-income backgrounds, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes and opportunities for the school's community.
Oakland Unified
In the 2022-23 school year, 184 students attended Burckhalter Elementary.
Students at Burckhalter Elementary are 50% African American, 18% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 7% White, 4% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Students who attend Burckhalter Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Frick United Academy of Language MiddleHigh : Castlemont High
Burckhalter Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.7% of California elementary schools.