Burckhalter Elementary is a public elementary school in Oakland, California, serving 184 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Oakland Unified School District, which is ranked 1160 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Burckhalter Elementary faces significant challenges, including a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 24.7% in 2017-2018 to 73.0% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than nearby schools like Lockwood STEAM Academy (67.3%) and Greenleaf (55.9%). Academically, Burckhalter's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 37.18% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 20.99% in Mathematics.
Burckhalter Elementary serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 89.13% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than nearby schools. The school's performance has declined over the years, from a high of 3 stars out of 5 in 2011-2012 to just 1 star out of 5 in recent years. When compared to other schools in the area, such as Melrose Leadership Academy, Burckhalter Elementary generally performs worse academically and has higher chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.
Burckhalter Elementary ranks 4259th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 184 students attended Burckhalter Elementary.
Students at Burckhalter Elementary are 50% African American, 18% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 7% White, 4% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
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Students who attend Burckhalter Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Frick United Academy of Language MiddleHigh : Castlemont High