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Burton Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1500 Mathison Avenue, Durham, NC 27701 · (919) 560-3908 · Part of Durham Public Schools
Students
293
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Burton Elementary
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 5 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 47.2%
Location
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1500 Mathison Avenue, Durham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K7
Kindergarten45
Grade 148
Grade 242
Grade 354
Grade 451
Grade 546
Enrollment over time
339’20
293’21
293’22
294’23
293’24
Down 13.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 46%Hispanic 38%White 9%Two or more races 5%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.