Burton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Durham, North Carolina 27701 · Durham Public Schools
#733 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#37539 of 50,301 nationally
About Burton Elementary
Burton Elementary is a public elementary located in Durham, in the Durham Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 293 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 733rd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 293.
There are 65 schools in Durham; Burton Elementary ranks 19th of 61 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
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 Burton Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Burton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Middle College HS @ DTCC
Durham · Public high · Grades 11–13
164 students · 756 m away
R N Harris Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students · 967 m away
Maureen Joy Charter School
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
631 students · 1.1 km away
J D Clement Early College HS
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–13
380 students · 1.3 km away
Eastway Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students · 1.3 km away
Y E Smith Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 1.5 km away
C C Spaulding Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students · 1.7 km away
KIPP Durham College Preparatory
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
380 students · 1.8 km away
James E Shepard Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students · 1.9 km away
Fayetteville Street Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Highfalls Elementary
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293 students
Wittenburg Elementary
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294 students
Southwest Primary
Hickory · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
292 students
Green Valley Elementary
Boone · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
292 students
Wadesboro Primary
Wadesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–3
295 students
Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork
Walkertown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Burton Elementary a good school?
Burton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 31.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #733 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 Burton Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Burton Elementary ranks #733 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #37539 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Burton Elementary?
Burton Elementary had 293 students in 2025.
Is Burton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Burton Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Burton Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Burton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.