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Burris Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades 3–5
1755 Hancock Ave, Mitchell, IN 47446 · (812) 849-2509 · Part of Mitchell Community Schools
Students
320
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
64%
Setting
Rural
Grades
3–5
What stands out about Burris Elementary School
- Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
- Next stop for Lawrenceport kids: Mitchell Jr High School
On the path
Where Lawrenceport kids come from and go next.
PK–2Hatfield Elementary Schoolin Mitchell
3–5Burris Elementary SchoolYou are here
6–8Mitchell Jr High Schoolin Mitchell
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency35%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 42.6%
Location
Directions ↗
1755 Hancock Ave, Mitchell
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 3115
Grade 498
Grade 5107
Enrollment over time
333’20
334’21
338’22
140’23
320’24
Down 3.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 96%Two or more races 2%Hispanic 2%Asian <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.