Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Henry Burkhart Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School's student population of 482 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Henry Burkhart Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
42%
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
19%
13%
White
25%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Henry Burkhart Elementary School's ranking?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School is ranked #401 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William Henry Burkhart Elementary School often compared to?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas Macarthur Elementary School, Glenns Valley Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend William Henry Burkhart Elementary School?
482 students attend William Henry Burkhart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of William Henry Burkhart Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Henry Burkhart Elementary School?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Henry Burkhart Elementary School offer ?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Henry Burkhart Elementary School part of?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School is part of Perry Township Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is William Henry Burkhart Elementary School located?
William Henry Burkhart Elementary School is located in the Perry Township neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 2 other public schools located in Perry Township.
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