Elementary Schools in Burrton

Summary:

There is only one elementary school located in Burrton, Kansas - Burrton Elementary. This small school serves a population of just 71 students and faces significant academic challenges, with performance on state assessments well below the state average.

Burrton Elementary has seen its ranking among Kansas elementary schools decline in recent years, falling from 302 out of 660 schools in 2022-2023 to 581 out of 656 in 2024-2025. The school struggles with low proficiency rates, particularly in 6th grade where just 20% of students are proficient in English Language Arts and only 10% are proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 41.55% and 39.3% respectively. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%.

Despite spending above the state average of $11,649 per student, Burrton Elementary faces significant challenges due to the high poverty levels of its student population, with nearly half (49.3%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. As a small school with limited resources, addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive approach targeting factors such as attendance, instructional quality, and access to educational opportunities.

District Detail

105 East Lincoln
Burrton, KS 67020

(620) 463-3840

SchoolDigger Rank:
259^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 109

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)			KAP Mathematics (2025)			KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burrton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	105 E Lincoln Ave.	Burrton	67020	Harvey County	Burrton	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 463-3820	63	8	7.5	52.4%	50 (79.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (12.7%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.3%)	14.7	581^st of 656 public elementary schools	11.4%		21.6	538^th of 653 public elementary schools	17.6%	43	30.0	20.0	31.2	30.0	10.0	18.8	30.0	30.0	$15,438	$476	$14,962

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Halstead	8.76 mi	3	62^nd
Haven Public Schools	9.78 mi	5	164^th
Buhler	10.01 mi	7	160^th
Newton	12.81 mi	9	243^rd
Hutchinson Public Schools	13.3 mi	10	249^th

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.