Burlington Elementary School

Burlington Elementary School serves 316 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Burlington, Kansas. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1, classes stay small and teachers have real capacity to focus on individual students. The school earns a composite score of 9.6 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with academic performance at 9.5 and growth at 9.7.

That growth score is particularly telling — it reflects how much students advance year over year, not just where they start. Burlington Elementary ranks 7th out of 711 elementary schools statewide, placing it among the strongest performing elementary schools in Kansas by a significant margin. Across all public schools in the state, Burlington Elementary holds the 7th position out of 1,293 — a standing that puts it ahead of the overwhelming majority of Kansas schools at any level.

For families in Burlington, the choice is straightforward: this is the top-ranked of the three public schools in the city. Parents comparing options across the region will find few elementary schools anywhere in Kansas that match this combination of strong academic scores and consistent student growth.

Located in a rural area, Burlington Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.