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#1040 of 1,823 schools in IN
Burris Elementary School
Elementary School · Mitchell Community Schools · Mitchell, IN
A Mitchell Community Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1755 Hancock Ave, Mitchell, IN 47446
- Math 38% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burris Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burris Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low189/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,182
Median home value
$141,200
Median rent
$765/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mitchell Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burris Elementary School is listed in Mitchell Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burris Elementary School
Burris Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mitchell, IN, part of Mitchell Community Schools, serving approximately 140 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,040 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burris Elementary School
What grades does Burris Elementary School serve?
Burris Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Burris Elementary School?
Burris Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burris Elementary School is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burris Elementary School rank in IN?
Burris Elementary School ranks #1,040 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Burris Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burris Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burris Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burris Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Burris Elementary School a charter school?
No, Burris Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burris Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Burris Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burris Elementary School?
67.1% of students at Burris Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (812) 849-2509
- Area population (ZIP 47446)
- 9,259
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47446; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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