Burgess Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566 · Sturbridge
#223 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#5894 of 50,301 nationally
About Burgess Elementary
Burgess Elementary is a public elementary located in Sturbridge, in the Sturbridge school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 842 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 223rd of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (76th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 842.
There are 2 schools in Sturbridge; Burgess Elementary ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
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 Burgess Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burgess Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public School
Sturbridge · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
356 students · 759 m away
West Street
Southbridge · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
323 students · 5.4 km away
Tantasqua Regional Jr High
Fiskdale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
576 students · 5.8 km away
Tantasqua Regional Sr High
Fiskdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
632 students · 6.0 km away
Eastford Road
Southbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
397 students · 6.9 km away
Charlton Street
Southbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 7.0 km away
Holland Elementary
Holland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
212 students · 7.6 km away
Southbridge Middle School
Southbridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
380 students · 8.1 km away
Southbridge High School
Southbridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
419 students · 8.1 km away
Brimfield Elementary
Brimfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
258 students · 8.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
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855 students
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
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857 students
Williams Intermediate School
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863 students
Oscar F Raymond
Brockton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
864 students
Henry Lord Community School
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades K–8
817 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Burgess Elementary a good school?
Burgess Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 78.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #223 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. 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 Burgess Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Burgess Elementary ranks #223 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #5894 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burgess Elementary?
Burgess Elementary had 842 students in 2025.
Is Burgess Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Burgess Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burgess Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burgess Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.