Very Good
#63 of 301 schools in WY
Top 21% in state
Burlington Elementary
Elementary School · Big Horn County School District #1 · Burlington, WY
A Big Horn County School District #1 elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 9, Burlington, WY 82411
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burlington Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burlington 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,089
Median home value
$172,500
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Big Horn County School District #1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 350 | 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.
Big Horn County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,661NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burlington Elementary is listed in Big Horn County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burlington Elementary
Burlington Elementary is a public elementary school in Burlington, WY, part of Big Horn County School District #1, serving approximately 120 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burlington Elementary
What grades does Burlington Elementary serve?
Burlington Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Burlington Elementary?
Burlington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burlington Elementary rank in WY?
Burlington Elementary ranks #63 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Burlington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Burlington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burlington Elementary has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Burlington Elementary a charter school?
No, Burlington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burlington Elementary a Title I school?
No, Burlington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burlington Elementary?
45.8% of students at Burlington 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
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Big Horn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (307) 762-3334
- Area population (ZIP 82411)
- 507
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
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 82411; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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