Burroughs Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419 · Minneapolis Public School District
#68 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#2745 of 50,301 nationally
About Burroughs Elementary
Burroughs Elementary is a public elementary located in Minneapolis, in the Minneapolis Public School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 481 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 68th of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 481.
There are 111 schools in Minneapolis; Burroughs Elementary ranks 4th of 104 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)83%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)9.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
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 Burroughs Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burroughs Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
284 students · 1.3 km away
Stonebridge World School
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
240 students · 1.3 km away
Washburn High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,521 students · 1.4 km away
Kenny Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students · 1.5 km away
Anthony Middle
Minneapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
727 students · 1.5 km away
Armatage Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students · 1.5 km away
Barton Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students · 1.7 km away
Justice Page Middle
Minneapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,020 students · 1.7 km away
Southwest High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,195 students · 2.0 km away
Windom Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
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482 students
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482 students
Akin Road Elementary
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479 students
Woodbury Elementary
Woodbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Pine River-Backus Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burroughs Elementary a good school?
Burroughs Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 84.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #68 of 923 in Minnesota. 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 Burroughs Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Burroughs Elementary ranks #68 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #2745 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burroughs Elementary?
Burroughs Elementary had 481 students in 2025.
Is Burroughs Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Burroughs Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burroughs Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burroughs Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.