Burlington Area School District

District Overview
Located at 209 Wainwright Avenue in Burlington, Wisconsin, the Burlington Area School District serves as an active, comprehensive public education system anchored within a fringe town setting in the Racine–Mount Pleasant metropolitan region. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district operates eight open schools catering to a total enrollment of 2,876 students. Its student body reflects a diverse community that includes 2,232 White, 441 Hispanic, 128 multiracial, 45 Black, 25 Asian, 4 American Indian, and 1 Pacific Islander student, with a gender breakdown of 1,420 female and 1,456 male learners. From early childhood programming to senior secondary education, this regular public school district offers an accessible, traditional learning environment for families across the area.

Drawing from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district maintains a well-resourced operational setup supported by 718 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction is spearheaded by approximately 365 FTE teachers, who are bolstered by 41 FTE instructional aides who assist with targeted learning needs and classroom management. To maintain smooth daily operations and student services across all eight campuses, the district also employs over 311 FTE support staff spanning administrative, operational, and student care roles. For parents, students, and educational researchers looking to explore its academic opportunities further, the Burlington Area School District offers complete resources through its central office and official website at basd.k12.wi.us.
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Total Schools
2,876
Total Students
365.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burlington Area School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,232
Hispanic441
Black45
Asian25
Two or More128
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    2,232 (77.6%)
  • Hispanic
    441 (15.3%)
  • Two or More
    128 (4.5%)
  • Black
    45 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    25 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Burlington Area School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other4
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:8
Students:2,876*
Teachers (FTE):365.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.9