Burtonsville Elementary

15516 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/burtonsvillees/

601 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Burtonsville Elementary School, located in Burtonsville, Maryland, is a public school serving the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. Nestled in a suburban community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often utilizing the robust resources and instructional standards provided by the MCPS framework to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Burtonsville Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between parents, staff, and students. The school environment typically encourages active participation in extracurricular activities and school events, aiming to create a well-rounded educational experience. By focusing on critical thinking, collaborative skills, and character development, the school strives to cultivate a positive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best within a diverse and welcoming setting.

601

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burtonsville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	137
Black	337
Asian	73
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

Black
337 (56.1%)
Hispanic
137 (22.8%)
Asian
73 (12.1%)
White
29 (4.8%)
Two or More
23 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-5700
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/burtonsvillees/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 1

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 99