Burr District Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Higganum, Connecticut 06441 · Regional School District 17
#113 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#1738 of 50,301 nationally
About Burr District Elementary School
Burr District Elementary School is a public elementary located in Higganum, in the Regional School District 17 school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades K–3. In 2025 it enrolled 278 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 113th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (85th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 278.
There are 3 schools in Higganum; Burr District Elementary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Burr District Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burr District Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Haddam-Killingworth High School
Higganum · Public high · Grades 9–12
466 students · 2.3 km away
Haddam-Killingworth Middle School
Killingworth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students · 6.9 km away
Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate School
Killingworth · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
280 students · 6.9 km away
Killingworth Elementary School
Higganum · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
257 students · 8.2 km away
Chester Elementary School
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
198 students · 9.3 km away
Coginchaug Regional High School
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
356 students · 10 km away
Nathan Hale-Ray High School
Moodus · Public high · Grades 9–12
262 students · 11 km away
Frank Ward Strong School
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students · 11 km away
East Haddam Elementary School
Moodus · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
340 students · 12 km away
Deep River Elementary School
Deep River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
189 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
Elizabeth Green School
Newington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
278 students
Rock Hill School
Wallingford · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
278 students
Anna E. Norris School
East Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
Hallen School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students
Jennings School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
Helen Street School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Burr District Elementary School a good school?
Burr District Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 86.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #113 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Burr District Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Burr District Elementary School ranks #113 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #1738 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burr District Elementary School?
Burr District Elementary School had 278 students in 2025.
Is Burr District Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Burr District Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burr District Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burr District Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.