Excellent
#136 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 11% in state
Burlington Elementary School
Elementary School · Boone County · Burlington, KY
A Boone County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5946 Orient St, Burlington, KY 41005
- Math 62% proficient (2025)
- Reading 60% proficient (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burlington Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burlington Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average436/100K
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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
$102,462
Median home value
$243,900
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Heart of MaryPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Stephens Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Chester Goodridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 674 | Compare → |
| Longbranch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 933 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boone County
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #8 of 27
- District spending per student
- $13,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burlington Elementary School is listed in Boone County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burlington Elementary School
Burlington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Burlington, KY, part of Boone County, serving approximately 661 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burlington Elementary School
What grades does Burlington Elementary School serve?
Burlington Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Burlington Elementary School?
Burlington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burlington Elementary School rank in KY?
Burlington Elementary School ranks #136 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Burlington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burlington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Burlington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burlington Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Burlington Elementary School a charter school?
No, Burlington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burlington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Burlington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burlington Elementary School?
46.3% of students at Burlington 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 661
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (859) 334-4440
- Area population (ZIP 41005)
- 25,621
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 41005; 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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