Below Average
#2641 of 3,192 schools in MI
Burton Elementary
Elementary School · Grand Rapids Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI
A Grand Rapids Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2133 BUCHANAN AVE SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
- Math 9% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 9% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burton Elementary score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burton Elementary 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,578
Median home value
$179,600
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Hope Academy of West MichiganCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Brookside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Dickinson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Grand Rapids Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 51
- Rank in district
- #31 of 47
- District spending per student
- $17,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burton Elementary is listed in Grand Rapids Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burton Elementary
Burton Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, serving approximately 380 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,641 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burton Elementary
What grades does Burton Elementary serve?
Burton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Burton Elementary?
Burton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burton Elementary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burton Elementary rank in MI?
Burton Elementary ranks #2,641 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Burton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Burton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Burton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burton Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Burton Elementary a charter school?
No, Burton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Burton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burton Elementary?
95.8% of students at Burton Elementary 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
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (616) 819-2262
- Area population (ZIP 49507)
- 39,389
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 49507; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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