Burton Elementary

2133 BUCHANAN AVE SW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Burton Elementary School, located in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student population and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. By emphasizing core academic standards alongside social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their neighborhood.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Burton Elementary is recognized for its strong focus on community engagement and support services. The school often serves as a hub for families in the area, offering various programs and resources designed to bolster student achievement and well-being. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere, the school works to provide a stable and enriching educational foundation for children in the Buchanan Avenue corridor and the surrounding Grand Rapids community.

365

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	305
Black	41
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
305 (83.6%)
Black
41 (11.2%)
White
13 (3.6%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-2262
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 58

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 67