Burton Elementary

2375 West Morton St.
Porterville, CA 93257

www.burtonschool.org

437 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Burton Elementary School, located in Porterville, California, serves as a foundational campus within the Burton School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students while emphasizing character development and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing student engagement and collaboration, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success through a blend of rigorous instruction and extracurricular involvement.

As part of the broader Burton School District, the campus benefits from a commitment to modern educational practices and community involvement. The school places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the local Porterville community to ensure that each child has access to the resources and support needed to thrive. With a clear focus on inclusivity and achievement, Burton Elementary remains a key contributor to the educational landscape of the Central Valley.

437

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	343
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	46
American Indian	2

Hispanic
343 (78.5%)
Two or More
46 (10.5%)
White
36 (8.2%)
Asian
8 (1.8%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	N/A
District:	Burton Elementary
Phone:	(559)784-2401
Website:	http://www.burtonschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 73

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 62