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Burns Park Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

121^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Burns Park Elementary School is a highly regarded K-5 public school in Ann Arbor, MI, serving 477 students within the Ann Arbor Public Schools district.

Burns Park has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, consistently earning 5-star ratings and ranking in the top 8% of Michigan elementary schools over the past three years. The school shows particular strength in its 5th-grade cohort, where proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (76.7%) and Math (81.1%) significantly exceed district and state averages. However, parents should be aware of a notable pattern: 4th-grade scores consistently dip below the grades immediately before and after. For example, only 51.1% of 4th graders were proficient in ELA in the most recent school year, compared to 67.2% in 3rd grade and 76.7% in 5th grade. This "4th-grade slump" has persisted across multiple years and is worth asking the school about. While Burns Park is a top performer, it sits in a competitive cluster of nearby schools—Angell School (ranked 5th in the state) and Bach Elementary (ranked 14th) both outperform it overall, though Burns Park's 5th-grade results are comparable.

Attendance at Burns Park is strong, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.7%—less than half the district average of 35.7%, though slightly higher than top peers like Angell (11.8%). The school has also demonstrated notable success with specific student groups, including a #1 ranking statewide for effectiveness with Hispanic students in a recent year. However, performance with students from low-income backgrounds has been inconsistent, historically ranking in the bottom 38% of schools before improving to the 71st percentile more recently. It's also worth noting that Burns Park's success isn't simply tied to spending—it spends $16,080 per student, while Dicken Elementary spends significantly more ($24,433) yet ranks lower. This suggests Burns Park's strengths lie in its specific instructional approaches and school culture rather than resources alone.

477

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,080

Per pupil spending ?

19.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1414 Wells St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-3913

(734) 994-1919

District: Ann Arbor Public Schools

Students who attend Burns Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tappan Middle School
High:	Huron High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.6%

Asian:

11.7%

Two or more races:

10.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2015 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (66% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Michigan elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg60%

Michigan avg38%

121^st of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 5% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 20Elementary Schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools

62^nd of 625Ann Arbor Public Schools among Michigan 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	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	90.6	121 of 1492	91.9%	★★★★★
2025	91.7	97 of 1488	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	90.8	97 of 1486	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	83.6	200 of 1470	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	91.6	82 of 1344	93.9%	★★★★★
2019	95.8	30 of 1408	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	96.7	20 of 1448	98.6%	★★★★★
2017	88.8	86 of 1466	94.1%	★★★★★
2016	92.7	70 of 1548	95.5%	★★★★★
2015	93.1	57 of 1580	96.4%	★★★★★
2014	93.6	35 of 1533	97.7%	★★★★★
2013	94.2	34 of 1563	97.8%	★★★★★
2012	94.8	26 of 1566	98.3%	★★★★★
2011	84.9	48 of 1552	96.9%	★★★★★
2010	83.3	45 of 1552	97.1%	★★★★★
2009	83.6	111 of 1589	93.0%	★★★★★
2008	83.0	119 of 1577	92.5%	★★★★★
2007	83.8	105 of 1565	93.3%	★★★★★
2006	82.0	132 of 1545	91.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	66.2	35 of 101	65.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	90.4	87 of 1343	93.5%	★★★★★
2025	91.0	76 of 1338	94.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.0	49 of 1342	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	87.7	100 of 1321	92.4%	★★★★★
2022	92.5	39 of 1106	96.5%	★★★★★
2019	96.3	10 of 1171	99.1%	★★★★★
2018	96.2	18 of 1443	98.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	97.3	1 of 201	99.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	63.4	395 of 1352	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	37.5	858 of 1381	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.5	626 of 1397	55.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	86.6	149 of 1372	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	89.4	110 of 1366	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	84.3	161 of 1347	88.0%	★★★★☆
2023	72.6	314 of 1334	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	87.0	101 of 1139	91.1%	★★★★★
2019	93.6	35 of 1196	97.1%	★★★★★
2018	95.4	27 of 1446	98.1%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	72.0	14 of 78	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	99.2	1 of 81	98.8%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	68.2	58 of 252	77.0%	★★★★☆
2024	82.3	25 of 225	88.9%	★★★★☆
2018	99.8	2 of 403	99.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	90.3	84 of 1199	93.0%	★★★★★
2025	93.9	43 of 1206	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.1	38 of 1204	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	89.8	74 of 1198	93.8%	★★★★★
2022	93.0	42 of 1102	96.2%	★★★★★
2019	96.1	16 of 1128	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	97.4	9 of 1253	99.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2024)100th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)94th percentile~ school

White (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)89th percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)82nd percentile-11 vs school

Special Education (2025)77th percentile-16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)71st percentile-21 vs school

Asian (2018)65th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Math73%+35 vs state

English Language Arts64%+23 vs state

Science61%+21 vs state

Social Studies61%+33 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (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 (2025)	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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burns Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	1414 Wells St	Ann Arbor	48104	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1919	477	29	16.3	19.5%	289 (60.6%)	39 (8.2%)	40 (8.4%)	56 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (10.9%)	90.6	121^st of 1492 public elementary schools	91.9%		91.7	97^th of 1488 public elementary schools	93.5%	24			67.2	51.1	76.7			75.8	64.1	81.1			60.8		60.8		$16,080	$974	$15,106
Angell School	Public	K-5	1608 S University Ave	Ann Arbor	48104	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1907	294	18	16.6	17.0%	161 (54.8%)	15 (5.1%)	34 (11.6%)	44 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (13.6%)	98.9	5^th of 1492 public elementary schools	99.7%		98.5	8^th of 1488 public elementary schools	99.5%	3			86.1	86.0	80.0			86.1	90.0	85.5			78.2		65.5		$15,750	$640	$15,110
Pattengill School	Public	3-5	2100 Crestland St	Ann Arbor	48104	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 994-1961	206	17	11.8	48.1%	82 (39.8%)	55 (26.7%)	33 (16.0%)	18 (8.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.3%)	63.5	504^th of 1492 public elementary schools	66.2%		67.3	458^th of 1488 public elementary schools	69.2%	46			45.5	34.8	64.9			38.2	41.5	49.1			50.9		36.8		$20,814	$1,235	$19,579
John Allen School	Public	K-5	2560 Towner Blvd	Ann Arbor	48104	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 997-1210	401	29	13.9	33.9%	212 (52.9%)	67 (16.7%)	42 (10.5%)	36 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.0%)	79.7	268^th of 1492 public elementary schools	82.0%		73.8	353^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	76.3%	85			48.5	45.3	74.0			48.5	48.0	62.3			67.5		49.4		$17,841	$1,080	$16,761
Bach Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 W Jefferson St	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1949	334	21	15.9	14.4%	222 (66.5%)	24 (7.2%)	29 (8.7%)	15 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (13.2%)	97.9	14^th of 1492 public elementary schools	99.1%		96.9	27^th of 1488 public elementary schools	98.2%	13			75.5	75.9	75.5			84.0	83.6	73.5			73.5		71.4		$17,058	$1,029	$16,029
Eberwhite School	Public	K-5	800 Soule Blvd	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1934	353	23	15.6	15.9%	244 (69.1%)	14 (4.0%)	25 (7.1%)	20 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (14.2%)	94.2	64^th of 1492 public elementary schools	95.7%		91.6	99^th of 1488 public elementary schools	93.3%	35			64.9	75.4	66.7			68.4	70.8	70.4			72.2		55.6		$16,603	$743	$15,860
Uriah H Lawton School	Public	K-5	2250 S 7th St	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1946	422	26	16.1	14.0%	207 (49.1%)	30 (7.1%)	29 (6.9%)	94 (22.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (14.7%)	97.2	20^th of 1492 public elementary schools	98.7%		96.4	34^th of 1488 public elementary schools	97.7%	14			66.7	71.6	87.3			79.7	76.8	76.9			76.9		69.2		$21,594	$1,025	$20,569
Ann Arbor Open at Mack School	Public	K-8	920 Miller Ave	Ann Arbor	48103	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1910	508	34	14.8	10.0%	355 (69.9%)	9 (1.8%)	43 (8.5%)	24 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (15.2%)	88.3	158^th of 1492 public elementary schools	89.4%		91.2	105^th of 1488 public elementary schools	92.9%	53	88.6	71.4	52.4	63.2	82.8	81.4	78.0	49.2	49.1	74.1	74.4	62.7	81.0	78.9	63.8	82.1	$18,892	$639	$18,253
Pittsfield School	Public	K-5	2543 Pittsfield Blvd	Ann Arbor	48104	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 997-1218	230	20	11.7	43.0%	96 (41.7%)	33 (14.3%)	50 (21.7%)	15 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (15.7%)	34.6	934^th of 1492 public elementary schools	37.4%		31.2	993^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	33.3%	59			26.7	33.3	36.6			26.7	17.1	35.7			35.7		22.5		$21,822	$1,897	$19,925
Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School	Public	K-8	912 Barton Dr	Ann Arbor	48105	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1958	614	43	14.3	21.7%	327 (53.3%)	68 (11.1%)	55 (9.0%)	84 (13.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (12.9%)	91.7	108^th of 1492 public elementary schools	92.8%		87.1	171^st of 1488 public elementary schools	88.5%	63	525.2	69.6	50.0	61.4	72.0	65.8	41.0	63.8	73.2	63.5	55.4	52.5	70.3	67.4	62.2	68.2	$16,633	$883	$15,750

Frequently Asked Questions about Burns Park Elementary School

What district is Burns Park Elementary School in?

Ann Arbor Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Burns Park Elementary School?

Students at Burns Park Elementary School are 61% White, 12% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 8% African American.

Is Burns Park Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Burns Park Elementary School ranks in the top 8.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Burns Park Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Burns Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tappan Middle School
High : Huron High School

How many students attend Burns Park Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 477 students attended Burns Park Elementary School.

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