School Overview
John Burroughs Elementary School, located in the Langdon neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C., serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. The school is situated on a historic campus that has long served as a central hub for the surrounding community, focusing on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement.

As a DCPS institution, Burroughs Elementary follows the district’s standardized curriculum while often integrating local initiatives designed to support diverse learners. The school community places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that encourages parental involvement and community partnerships. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Burroughs aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school through a balanced approach to core subjects, arts, and extracurricular opportunities.
331
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burroughs ES
Demographic Student Count
White89
Hispanic42
Black190
Asian1
Two or More8
  • Black
    190 (57.6%)
  • White
    89 (27.0%)
  • Hispanic
    42 (12.7%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: District of Columbia Public Schools
Phone: (202)576-6150
Website: http://www.jbecstem.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 90
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burroughs ES
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten90
Kindergarten45
Grade 147
Grade 235
Grade 343
Grade 443
Grade 528
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burroughs ES
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14242.9%
Male18856.8%
Not Specified10.3%
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