Burris Elementary School

320 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Burris Elementary School, located at 1755 Hancock Ave in Mitchell, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mitchell Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth, Burris Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

As a central part of the Mitchell community, the school works closely with families and local stakeholders to create a collaborative culture. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students to ensure that each child feels valued and engaged. With a focus on foundational skills—such as literacy, mathematics, and character education—Burris Elementary strives to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and academic achievement for every student who walks through its doors.

320

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burris Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	5
Asian	1
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
307 (95.9%)
Two or More
6 (1.9%)
Hispanic
5 (1.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	No
District:	Mitchell Community Schools
Phone:	(812)849-2509
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 107