Burroughs Elementary School

Summary:

Burroughs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 258 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, racial diversity, and consistent high rankings within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district.

Burroughs Elementary consistently outperforms the DCPS and District of Columbia averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-5. In the 2023-2024 school year, 47% of 3rd graders, 33.3% of 4th graders, and 34.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to DCPS averages of 35%, 40.6%, and 38.3%, respectively. In Mathematics, Burroughs had 48.6% of 3rd graders, 24% of 4th graders, and 25.9% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to DCPS averages of 36.2%, 34.4%, and 30.6%, respectively. This academic performance is particularly impressive when compared to nearby schools like Langdon Elementary, Bunker Hill Elementary, and Noyes Elementary, which have significantly lower proficiency rates.

Another unique aspect of Burroughs Elementary is its racial diversity, with a higher percentage of White and Hispanic students compared to many nearby schools, which tend to have a higher concentration of African American students. In the 2022-2023 school year, Burroughs had 19.38% White, 68.99% African American, and 10.85% Hispanic students. This diversity may provide valuable opportunities for cross-cultural learning and understanding. Additionally, Burroughs Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of DC elementary schools, with a ranking of 31 out of 126 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating from District of Columbia Public Schools, a significant improvement from previous years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1820 Monroe St. NE
       Washington, DC  20018


(202) 576-6150

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,285 Help


Students who attend Burroughs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brookland Middle School
High:    Dunbar High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  297

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.3%
White:
26.6%
Hispanic:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Burroughs Elementary School ranks better than 75.4% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 24th among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61.3%), White (26.6%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burroughs Elementary School is 9.7, which is the 29th best among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burroughs Elementary School is $31,285, which is the 31st highest among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Burroughs Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Burroughs Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Burroughs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 49.29 53rd 111 52.3%
2011 45.19 53rd 111 52.3%
2012 67.99 31st 112 72.3%
2014 41.93 58th 109 46.8%
2015 45.79 41st 97 57.7%
2016 49.38 43rd 99 56.6%
2017 30.23 70th 108 35.2%
2018 38.37 69th 120 42.5%
2019 41.22 64th 122 47.5%
2022 49.00 38th 97 60.8%
2023 71.19 25th 128 80.5%
2024 63.73 31st 126 75.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Burroughs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.42 51st 110 53.6%
2019 51.62 51st 117 56.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Burroughs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.12 49th 90 45.6%
2019 56.01 33rd 91 63.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Burroughs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.63 70th 113 38.1%
2019 37.81 65th 113 42.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Burroughs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.74 51st 100 49.0%
2019 52.59 44th 106 58.5%
2023 66.05 15th 60 75.0%
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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Burroughs Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1 488 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 531 531
1990 4 515 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1991 5 497 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 504
1992 0 385 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1993 2 351 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1994 0 363 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1995 0 346 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1996 0 346 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1997 0 367 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 0 406 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1999 0 373 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2000 0 355 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2001 0 306 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2002 0 254 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2003 0 254 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2004 0 254 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2005 1 253 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2006 0 256 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 0 239 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2008 2 221 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2009 0 238 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2010 0 278 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2011 2 292 0 40 0 0 1 0 335
2012 1 266 1 28 0 0 2 0 298
2013 4 250 1 28 0 0 0 0 283
2014 2 241 1 32 0 1 1 0 278
2015 2 266 1 27 0 0 1 0 297
2016 6 256 1 21 0 0 1 0 285
2017 7 256 2 25 0 0 0 0 290
2018 14 246 1 18 0 0 3 0 282
2019 10 239 2 21 0 0 1 0 273
2020 19 231 1 32 0 0 2 0 285
2021 29 197 2 38 0 0 1 0 267
2022 38 174 0 29 0 0 0 0 241
2023 50 178 1 28 0 0 1 0 258
2024 79 182 1 30 0 0 4 1 297

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Burroughs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 497 24.0 20.7 20.5
1989 531 27.0 19.6 19.2
1990 523 25.0 20.9 27.9
1991 504 24.0 21.0 38.7
1992 391 20.0 19.5 48.3
1993 362 23.0 15.7 37.8
1994 368 17.0 21.6 57.1
1995 352 15.0 23.5 67
1996 352 15.0 23.5 67
1997 375 16.0 23.4 60.5
1998 418 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 382 26.0 14.7 n/a
2000 363 24.0 15.1 75.8
2001 312 24.0 13.0 88.1
2002 265 n/a n/a 63.8
2003 265 n/a n/a 63.8
2004 266 19.0 14.0 52.3
2005 270 23.0 11.7 64.1
2006 277 23.0 12.0 62.1
2007 266 31.0 8.6 69.9
2008 254 3.0 84.7 61
2009 273 27.0 10.1 68.5
2010 316 34.0 9.2 77.5
2011 335 34.0 9.8 82.1
2012 298 28.0 10.6 79.2
2013 283 24.0 11.7 52.3
2014 278 25.2 11.0 98.9
2015 297 29.0 10.2 100
2016 285 26.0 10.9 100
2017 290 26.7 10.8 n/a
2018 282 25.5 11.0 n/a
2019 273 26.5 10.3 n/a
2020 285 28.5 10.0 n/a
2021 267 28.5 9.3 n/a
2022 241 27.5 8.7 n/a
2023 258 30.5 8.4 n/a
2024 297 30.5 9.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Burroughs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 497 24.0 20.7 20.5
1989 531 27.0 19.6 19.2
1990 523 25.0 20.9 27.9
1991 504 24.0 21.0 38.7
1992 391 20.0 19.5 48.3
1993 362 23.0 15.7 37.8
1994 368 17.0 21.6 57.1
1995 352 15.0 23.5 67
1996 352 15.0 23.5 67
1997 375 16.0 23.4 60.5
1998 418 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 382 26.0 14.7 n/a
2000 363 24.0 15.1 75.8
2001 312 24.0 13.0 88.1
2002 265 n/a n/a 63.8
2003 265 n/a n/a 63.8
2004 266 19.0 14.0 52.3
2005 270 23.0 11.7 64.1
2006 277 23.0 12.0 62.1
2007 266 31.0 8.6 69.9
2008 254 3.0 84.7 61
2009 273 27.0 10.1 68.5
2010 316 34.0 9.2 77.5
2011 335 34.0 9.8 82.1
2012 298 28.0 10.6 79.2
2013 283 24.0 11.7 52.3
2014 278 25.2 11.0 98.9
2015 297 29.0 10.2 100
2016 285 26.0 10.9 100
2017 290 26.7 10.8 n/a
2018 282 25.5 11.0 n/a
2019 273 26.5 10.3 n/a
2020 285 28.5 10.0 n/a
2021 267 28.5 9.3 n/a
2022 241 27.5 8.7 n/a
2023 258 30.5 8.4 n/a
2024 297 30.5 9.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Burroughs Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,479 (10.6%) $20,873 (89.4%) $23,352
2020 $2,946 (12.1%) $21,431 (87.9%) $24,377
2021 $3,137 (12.2%) $22,634 (87.8%) $25,771
2022 $4,847 (15.8%) $25,809 (84.2%) $30,656
2023 $4,085 (13.1%) $27,200 (86.9%) $31,285

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burroughs Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 64th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 25th of 128 Elementary schools
 32.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Burroughs Elementary School)4042.1
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)43.237.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burroughs Elementary School)36.763.2
 26.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)35.832.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burroughs Elementary School)34.221.4
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)39.734.8
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Burroughs Elementary School)23.735.7
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)41.441.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burroughs Elementary School)15.854.5
 38.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)33.428.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Burroughs Elementary School)10.559.1
 48.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)36.438.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students273258
 5.5%
African American239178
 25.5%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1050
 400%
Two or More Races11


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Students who attend Burroughs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brookland Middle School
High : Dunbar High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 297 students attended Burroughs Elementary School.

Burroughs Elementary School ranks 31st of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Burroughs Elementary School are 61% African American, 27% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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