Burroughs Elementary School

371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Burroughs Elementary School, located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, serves as a central hub for the local community within the Columbus City Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in grades Pre-K through 5, focusing on academic growth and social-emotional development. With a diverse student body, the school emphasizes a supportive classroom environment designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, often integrating extracurricular activities and community partnerships to enhance the overall educational experience.

Beyond standard academics, Burroughs Elementary works to foster a positive school culture that prioritizes student engagement and family involvement. The staff at Burroughs strives to equip students with the essential tools for academic success and lifelong learning, reflecting the district's broader goals of equity and excellence. As an integral part of the 43204 zip code, the school maintains an ongoing effort to connect with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that the surrounding community remains an active participant in the students' educational journey.

371

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burroughs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	108
Black	127
Asian	6
Two or More	34

Black
127 (34.2%)
Hispanic
108 (29.1%)
White
96 (25.9%)
Two or More
34 (9.2%)
Asian
6 (1.6%)

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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5923
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 33

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 57