Burney Elementary

www.frjusd.org

349 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Burney Elementary School, located in the rural community of Burney, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fall River Joint Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social responsibility, and the development of core foundational skills for students in their primary years. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community engagement.

As part of the broader Fall River Joint Unified School District, Burney Elementary benefits from a structured educational framework that prioritizes student achievement and resource accessibility. The school works closely with local families and staff to ensure that students receive individualized attention and support tailored to their unique needs. For more detailed information regarding current school programs, faculty resources, and district policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official district website at http://www.frjusd.org.

349

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burney Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	63
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	54
Pacific Islander	2

White
214 (61.3%)
Hispanic
63 (18.1%)
American Indian
54 (15.5%)
Two or More
12 (3.4%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	N/A
District:	Fall River Joint Unified
Phone:	(530)335-2279
Website:	http://www.frjusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 79

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 40