D−
Burton Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
2133 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 · (616) 819-2262 · Part of Grand Rapids Public Schools
Students
365
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Burton Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 45 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 13.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 47.9%
Location
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2133 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten58
Grade 148
Grade 271
Grade 363
Grade 458
Grade 567
Enrollment over time
422’20
404’21
376’22
380’23
365’24
Down 13.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 84%Black 11%White 4%Two or more races <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.