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Burney Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2102^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 6% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Burney Elementary School in Plant City, FL, is a small school serving 357 students from Pre-K through 5th grade in a high-poverty area, where over 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and it has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Florida elementary schools over the past decade.

Burney Elementary faces significant challenges that set it apart from nearby schools. Its academic performance is the lowest in the area, with a state rank in the 6th percentile, compared to Walden Lake Elementary (69th percentile) and Springhead Elementary (54th percentile). Even Lincoln Elementary Magnet School, just 0.75 miles away, ranks in the 48th percentile. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with a rate of 32.8%—much higher than Lincoln's 16.1% and Trapnell Elementary's 23.2%. Additionally, Burney spends $17,656 per student, the highest among its peers, yet achieves the worst results, while higher-performing schools like Walden Lake spend over $6,000 less per student.

Despite these struggles, there is a bright spot: 5th-grade math proficiency has improved from 38% to 53% over three years, nearly matching the state average of 57% in 2024-2025. This suggests that targeted efforts in math are working. However, the school's high spending and low returns indicate that resources are not being used effectively. Addressing chronic absenteeism, which is strongly linked to low test scores, could be the most impactful step for improvement. Schools in the same downtown Plant City area, like Wilson Elementary and Jackson Elementary, face similar challenges, highlighting the deep connection between community conditions and school performance.

357

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,656

Per pupil spending ?

74.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

901 S Evers St
Plant City, FL 33563

(813) 707-7334

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Burney Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Plant City High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.7%

African American:

25.5%

White:

18.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 14th percentile in 2016 → 6th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (40% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

2,102^nd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 6%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 14% (2016) to bottom 6% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

149^th of 175Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

45^th of 70Hillsborough among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	12.1	2102 of 2240	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	15.4	2028 of 2258	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.9	1933 of 2256	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	11.5	2115 of 2240	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	16.1	1967 of 2219	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	12.0	2073 of 2247	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	8.6	2078 of 2182	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	16.2	1870 of 2118	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	6.6	2046 of 2112	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	17.4	1797 of 2087	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	16.6	1825 of 2064	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	22.9	1652 of 2029	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	32.7	1367 of 1984	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	37.7	1310 of 1985	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	15.0	1720 of 1919	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	16.2	1632 of 1847	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	5.9	1733 of 1789	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	7.1	1716 of 1786	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	6.1	1623 of 1688	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math44%-20 vs state

English Language Arts37%-23 vs state

Science32%-28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 S Evers St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 707-7334	357	31	11.5	74.2%	66 (18.5%)	91 (25.5%)	188 (52.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	12.1	2102^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	6.2%		15.4	2028^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.2%	74	43.0	31.0	39.0				45.0	44.0	44.0				32.0					$17,656	$3,077	$14,579
Advantage Academy Of Hillsborough	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	304 W Prosser Dr	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 567-0801	457	26	17.6	56.9%	76 (16.6%)	42 (9.2%)	325 (71.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.2%)	21.2	1893^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.5%		27.3	1719^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.9%	174	43.0	51.0	42.0	62.0	52.0	58.0	49.0	32.0	44.0	30.0	55.0	9.0	47.0	4.0	45.0	64.0	70.0	$9,127	$887	$8,240
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1207 E Renfro St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 757-9329	510	34	15.1	44.7%	131 (25.7%)	163 (32.0%)	143 (28.0%)	46 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	48.9	1168^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.9%		53.4	1028^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.5%	140	66.0	68.0	63.0				55.0	51.0	58.0				56.0					$11,512	$1,045	$10,468
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	502 E Gilchrist St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9341	451	28	15.8	73.2%	72 (16.0%)	114 (25.3%)	244 (54.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	28.1	1707^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.8%		15.8	2019^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.6%	312	44.0	54.0	44.0				62.0	57.0	39.0				42.0					$14,794	$2,263	$12,530
Bryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 W Oak Ave	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9300	618	35	17.6	74.1%	83 (13.4%)	62 (10.0%)	456 (73.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	41	1374^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.7%		30.8	1618^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.3%	244	56.0	57.0	57.0				55.0	61.0	55.0				53.0					$12,737	$1,727	$11,010
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	702 W English St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9307	329	19	17.1	71.1%	92 (28.0%)	28 (8.5%)	198 (60.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	35.9	1502^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	32.9%		21.2	1867^th of 2258 public elementary schools	17.3%	365	64.0	34.0	55.0				62.0	60.0	50.0				50.0					$14,204	$1,887	$12,317
Trapnell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1605 W Trapnell Rd	Plant City	33566	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9313	421	31	13.7	73.4%	59 (14.0%)	61 (14.5%)	282 (67.0%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	47.6	1207^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.1%		44.9	1228^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.6%	21	54.0	50.0	50.0				73.0	68.0	64.0				58.0					$14,074	$1,676	$12,399
Walden Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 Turkey Creek Rd	Plant City	33566	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 757-9433	809	53	15.2	39.4%	443 (54.8%)	52 (6.4%)	270 (33.4%)	13 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.7%)	67.7	685^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.4%		70.3	634^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.9%	51	62.0	68.0	67.0				74.0	69.0	69.0				70.0					$11,257	$901	$10,355
Springhead Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3208 Nesmith Rd	Plant City	33566	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9321	750	50	15.0	69.2%	223 (29.7%)	44 (5.9%)	458 (61.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.2%)	54.1	1040^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.6%		54.6	1003^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	55.6%	37	53.0	46.0	58.0				67.0	69.0	74.0				74.0					$11,655	$1,436	$10,219
Cork Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3501 N Cork Rd	Plant City	33565	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9353	715	46	15.6	58.0%	317 (44.3%)	15 (2.1%)	363 (50.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.2%)	23.4	1835^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.1%		26.6	1738^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.0%	97	50.0	44.0	50.0				56.0	42.0	44.0				46.0					$11,784	$1,499	$10,285

Frequently Asked Questions about Burney Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Burney Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Burney Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Plant City High School

How many students attend Burney Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 357 students attended Burney Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Burney Elementary School?

Students at Burney Elementary School are 53% Hispanic, 25% African American, 18% White, 3% Two or more races.

Is Burney Elementary School a good school?

Burney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Burney Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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