Burton Elementary School

1500 Mathison Ave, Durham, NC 27701 | (919) 560-3908
  • Grades: KG-5
  • Student Enrollment: 325
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 325 elementary school students from grades KG-5
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1500 Mathison Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
  • Principal or Admin: Ms Tekeisha Mitchell
  • Fax: (919) 560-2087
  • Website: www.burton.dpsnc.net
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
  • Magnet School
Additional School Details
Date School Opened: 30-JUN-92
School Program Type: Magnet
School Calendar Description: Modified
School Schedule: Semester
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 325
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 27.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.0
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 170 (52.3%)
  • Females: 155 (47.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 16 (4.9%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 254 (78.2%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 270 (83.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Burton Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.3%
Black16751.4%
Asian20.6%
Hispanic14544.6%
White103.1%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Burton Elementary School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten4814.8%
1st Grade5918.2%
2nd Grade5216.0%
3rd Grade5316.3%
4th Grade5115.7%
5th Grade6219.1%
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 12, 2010
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