Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Burton Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burton Street Elementary School's student population of 280 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Burton Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burton Street Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7843 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burton Street Elementary School's ranking?
Burton Street Elementary School is ranked #7843 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Burton Street Elementary School often compared to?
Burton Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles White Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School, Gridley Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Burton Street Elementary School?
280 students attend Burton Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Burton Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burton Street Elementary School?
Burton Street Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Burton Street Elementary School offer ?
Burton Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Burton Street Elementary School part of?
Burton Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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