Burlington Elementary School

Burlington
706 Niagara Street
Burlington, KS 66839
322 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Burlington Elementary School is a public school located in Burlington, Kansas, serving as part of the Coffey County USD 244 school district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors. By integrating core curriculum standards with a community-centered approach, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and social responsibility among its elementary-age student population.

As a vital component of the USD 244 district, Burlington Elementary benefits from a structured educational framework designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school encourages strong communication between educators, families, and the wider Burlington community to ensure a collaborative atmosphere. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district resources, the school maintains an active presence through its official website at http://usd244ks.org.
322
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    278 (86.3%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (7.5%)
  • Two or More
    19 (5.9%)
  • American Indian
    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: Burlington
Phone: (620)364-8882
Website: http://usd244ks.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 125
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 60
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 46
Grade 2 61
Grade 3 60
Grade 4 49
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Southern Coffey County Elementary
LeRoy-Gridley
84 Students
300 Third
Gridley, KS 66852 (10.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th