Burk Elementary School

burk.gilbertschools.net/

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Burk Elementary School, located in Gilbert, Arizona, is part of the Gilbert Public Schools district. The school serves students in grades Pre-K through 6, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience within a supportive community environment. It is known for its commitment to student growth, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the social-emotional development necessary for young learners to succeed as they transition into middle school.

The school prides itself on fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a collaborative learning atmosphere. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities, Burk Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic challenges while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance needed to reach their full potential.

440

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burk Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	192
Black	13
Asian	6
Two or More	26
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
192 (43.6%)
White
188 (42.7%)
Two or More
26 (5.9%)
Black
13 (3.0%)
American Indian
13 (3.0%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Phone:	(480)926-3816
Website:	http://burk.gilbertschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 65