Glenn F Burton School

portals.gesd40.org/Domain/18

550 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Glenn F. Burton School is a public elementary school located in Glendale, Arizona, and serves as part of the Glendale Elementary School District (GESD #40). Situated on West Maryland Avenue, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and preparing children for future success in a supportive learning environment.

As a member of the Glendale Elementary School District, the school benefits from the district's broader initiatives, which often include a focus on bilingual education, inclusive classrooms, and community engagement. By prioritizing both core academic subjects and social-emotional learning, Glenn F. Burton School strives to foster a collaborative atmosphere where students, families, and staff work together to create an effective and equitable educational experience for all learners.

550

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenn F Burton School
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	409
Black	46
Asian	13
Two or More	18
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
409 (74.4%)
White
54 (9.8%)
Black
46 (8.4%)
Two or More
18 (3.3%)
Asian
13 (2.4%)
American Indian
9 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Glendale Elementary District (4271)
Phone:	(623)237-4007
Website:	http://portals.gesd40.org/Domain/18
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 73