Burrowes El Sch

308 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Burrowes Elementary School, located at 1001 E. Orange Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a public school serving the local community within the School District of Lancaster. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is committed to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, emphasizing both academic development and social-emotional growth. The school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the vibrant and multicultural character of Lancaster city, and works to create an inclusive environment that supports learners from various backgrounds.

In addition to its standard academic curriculum, Burrowes Elementary places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive school climate and encouraging parental and community involvement. The school utilizes various support systems and programs designed to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their personal best. By prioritizing individualized instruction and collaborative learning, Burrowes aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and long-term academic success.

308

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burrowes El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	188
Black	59
Asian	8
Two or More	19

Hispanic
188 (61.0%)
Black
59 (19.2%)
White
34 (11.0%)
Two or More
19 (6.2%)
Asian
8 (2.6%)

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:	Lancaster SD
Phone:	(717)291-6159
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
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 26

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burrowes El Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burrowes El Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	154	50%
Male	154	50%

Elementary School K - 5th