Burris Elementary School

Q: Is Burris Elementary School a good school?

Burris Elementary School ranks 663 rd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Burris Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Mitchell, Indiana, which is part of the Mitchell Community Schools district. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, currently ranking 663 out of 1,010 Indiana elementary schools.

Burris Elementary faces several challenges, including low academic performance, with only 28.44% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.6-41.8%. The school's math performance is stronger at 42.5% proficient or better, but still lags behind the state averages. Additionally, Burris has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.0% in 2020-2021 to 13.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average. Over 59% of Burris students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Springs Valley Elementary, Burris Elementary generally performs worse on academic measures and has higher rates of chronic absenteeism. Despite increased per-student spending, from $8,834 in 2018-2019 to $13,148 in 2021-2022, the school's academic outcomes have not seen significant improvements. Addressing the challenges at Burris Elementary will likely require a comprehensive approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors impacting student success.

Detail:

Public 3-5

1755 Hancock Ave
Mitchell, IN 47446

(812) 849-2509

District: Mitchell Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
663^rd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,148

Students who attend Burris Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mitchell Junior High School
High:	Mitchell High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.5%

See top rated Indiana elementary schools

Compare Burris Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Burris Elementary School ranks worse than 65.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.67. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burris Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Burris Elementary School employs 23.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burris Elementary School is $13,148.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Mitchell Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell Community Schools 256^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Burris Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Burris Elementary School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	42.28	647^th	959	32.5%
2006	41.81	652^nd	961	32.2%
2007	57.55	473^rd	985	52.0%
2008	56.43	496^th	996	50.2%
2009	61.65	417^th	1003	58.4%
2010	41.64	689^th	1009	31.7%
2011	45.66	687^th	1025	33.0%
2012	60.07	457^th	1015	55.0%
2013	60.17	475^th	1035	54.1%
2014	56.33	528^th	1036	49.0%
2015	59.28	455^th	1040	56.3%
2016	52.98	570^th	1046	45.5%
2017	40.77	694^th	1033	32.8%
2018	47.86	612^th	1027	40.4%
2019	55.70	483^rd	1031	53.2%
2021	42.42	624^th	1016	38.6%
2022	32.93	722^nd	1020	29.2%
2023	31.94	707^th	1016	30.4%
2024	36.67	663^rd	1010	34.4%

See the entire list of Indiana Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Burris Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Burris Elementary School, submit a rating!

No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Burris Elementary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	626	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	629
1989	700	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	700
1990	718	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	718
1991	696	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	701
1992	722	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	724
1993	753	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	758
1994	749	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	756
1995	755	2	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	10	772
1996	755	2	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	10	772
1997	779	4	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	5	792
1998	808	4	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	815
1999	834	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	836
2000	823	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	826
2001	492	2	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	499
2002	474	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2003	474	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2004	508	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
2005	482	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
2006	477	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
2007	488	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	8	502
2008	462	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	11	476
2009	455	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	8	463
2010	435	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	3	442
2011	421	1	2	4	1	0	4	0	433
2012	391	0	3	9	2	0	12	0	417
2013	351	0	2	10	1	0	12	0	376
2014	338	0	3	9	0	0	12	0	362
2015	323	2	3	10	0	1	7	0	346
2016	341	0	0	10	0	0	11	0	362
2017	330	0	0	12	2	0	13	0	357
2018	339	0	1	11	2	1	13	0	367
2019	330	0	2	10	1	1	12	0	356
2020	339	0	2	11	0	0	9	0	361
2021	311	0	2	14	1	0	5	0	333
2022	312	1	1	14	1	1	4	0	334
2023	310	1	2	19	0	1	5	0	338

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 Burris Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	629	31.9	19.7	19.9
1989	700	33.3	21.0	n/a
1990	718	33.3	21.5	19.6
1991	701	34.0	20.6	19.8
1992	724	33.3	21.7	25.7
1993	758	35.0	21.7	32.5
1994	756	36.5	20.7	36.2
1995	772	35.9	21.5	28.9
1996	772	35.9	21.5	28.9
1997	792	37.8	21.0	34.4
1998	815	37.5	21.7	40.7
1999	836	39.4	21.2	38
2000	826	40.3	20.5	39.1
2001	499	26.1	19.1	39.3
2002	478	29.2	16.4	46.7
2003	478	29.2	16.4	46.7
2004	510	28.3	18.0	46.9
2005	486	27.2	17.9	46.7
2006	483	25.2	19.2	43.3
2007	502	n/a	n/a	42.3
2008	476	25.4	18.7	41.5
2009	463	24.3	19.1	44.2
2010	442	23.2	19.0	47.2
2011	433	22.2	19.4	52.4
2012	417	23.5	17.7	56.4
2013	376	22.0	17.0	59.6
2014	362	22.0	16.4	58.6
2015	346	21.0	16.4	52.6
2016	362	19.0	19.0	58.3
2017	357	20.3	17.5	60.8
2018	367	21.0	17.4	61
2019	356	24.3	14.6	65.4
2020	361	23.2	15.5	62.3
2021	333	24.0	13.8	62.2
2022	334	24.8	13.4	62
2023	338	23.3	14.4	59.5

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 Burris Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	629	31.9	19.7	19.9
1989	700	33.3	21.0	n/a
1990	718	33.3	21.5	19.6
1991	701	34.0	20.6	19.8
1992	724	33.3	21.7	25.7
1993	758	35.0	21.7	32.5
1994	756	36.5	20.7	36.2
1995	772	35.9	21.5	28.9
1996	772	35.9	21.5	28.9
1997	792	37.8	21.0	34.4
1998	815	37.5	21.7	40.7
1999	836	39.4	21.2	38
2000	826	40.3	20.5	39.1
2001	499	26.1	19.1	39.3
2002	478	29.2	16.4	46.7
2003	478	29.2	16.4	46.7
2004	510	28.3	18.0	46.9
2005	486	27.2	17.9	46.7
2006	483	25.2	19.2	43.3
2007	502	n/a	n/a	42.3
2008	476	25.4	18.7	41.5
2009	463	24.3	19.1	44.2
2010	442	23.2	19.0	47.2
2011	433	22.2	19.4	52.4
2012	417	23.5	17.7	56.4
2013	376	22.0	17.0	59.6
2014	362	22.0	16.4	58.6
2015	346	21.0	16.4	52.6
2016	362	19.0	19.0	58.3
2017	357	20.3	17.5	60.8
2018	367	21.0	17.4	61
2019	356	24.3	14.6	65.4
2020	361	23.2	15.5	62.3
2021	333	24.0	13.8	62.2
2022	334	24.8	13.4	62
2023	338	23.3	14.4	59.5

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 Burris Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$136 (1.5%)	$8,698 (98.5%)	$8,834
2020	$141 (1.6%)	$8,828 (98.4%)	$8,969
2021	$1,047 (10.3%)	$9,119 (89.7%)	$10,166
2022	$1,631 (12.4%)	$11,517 (87.6%)	$13,148

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burris Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 483^rd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 707^th of 1016 Elementary schools	22.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burris Elementary School)	50	46.9	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Community Schools)	50	46.9	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Burris Elementary School)	70.4	55.2	15.2%
3rd Grade Math (Mitchell Community Schools)	70.4	55.2	15.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Burris Elementary School)	43.3	17.7	25.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Community Schools)	43.3	17.7	25.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Burris Elementary School)	57.5	33.6	23.9%
4th Grade Math (Mitchell Community Schools)	57.5	33.6	23.9%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Burris Elementary School)	45	22.1	22.9%
4th Grade Science (Mitchell Community Schools)	45	22.1	22.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Burris Elementary School)	49.1	24.2	24.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell Community Schools)	49.1	24.2	24.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Burris Elementary School)	38.4	18.3	20.1%
5th Grade Math (Mitchell Community Schools)	38.4	18.3	20.1%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Burris Elementary School)	45.5	23.3	22.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Mitchell Community Schools)	45.5	23.3	22.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	356	338	5.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	10	19	90%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	330	310	6.1%
Two or More Races	12	5	58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.4%	59.5%	6%

Schools Near Burris Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burris Elementary School	Public	3-5	1755 Hancock Ave	Mitchell	47446	Lawrence County	Mitchell Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 849-2509	338	23	14.4	59.5%	310 (91.7%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	36.7	663^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	34.4%		31.9	707^th of 1016 public elementary schools	30.4%	44	29.5	37.0	20.8				28.4	59.0	52.0	22.4				42.5	16.8	$13,148	$1,631	$11,517
Hatfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1081 Teke Burton Dr	Mitchell	47446	Lawrence County	Mitchell Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 849-3834	366	30	12.0	65.6%	347 (94.8%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)								(n/a)																$13,708	$2,015	$11,693
Orleans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	637 E Washington St	Orleans	47452	Orange County	Orleans Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 865-2688	512	34	15.2	55.3%	492 (96.1%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	36.2	666^th of 1010 public elementary schools	34.1%		39.6	638^th of 1016 public elementary schools	37.2%	28	24.2	37.1	31.5	29.4			30.4	33.3	32.3	31.5	20.6			29.2	46.3	$8,968	$1,510	$7,458
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-6	2014 'F' St	Bedford	47421	Lawrence County	North Lawrence Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 275-6311	322	18	17.7	64.0%	292 (90.7%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	49.5	530^th of 1010 public elementary schools	47.5%		51.7	520^th of 1016 public elementary schools	48.8%	10	22.7	30.8	43.6	44.7			35.5	31.8	48.7	46.2	27.7			37.9	48.7	$9,494	$1,072	$8,422
Parkview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2024 W 16th St	Bedford	47421	Lawrence County	North Lawrence Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 275-3301	513	49	10.4	63.0%	447 (87.1%)	7 (1.4%)	31 (6.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.5%)	70.9	286^th of 1010 public elementary schools	71.7%		59.7	422^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	58.5%	136	40.0	47.0	53.1	45.3			46.2	65.7	59.1	53.1	28.0			50.9	65.6	$10,591	$1,119	$9,472
Shawswick Elementary School	Public	K-6	71 Shawswick School Rd	Bedford	47421	Lawrence County	North Lawrence Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 279-3115	480	30	15.8	52.3%	441 (91.9%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.5%)	37.5	654^th of 1010 public elementary schools	35.2%		55.9	473^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	53.4%	181	16.2	36.4	25.7	37.0			28.2	29.4	33.3	30.1	37.0			32.2	42.5	$9,511	$1,015	$8,495
Lawrence County Independent Schools	Public, Charter	K-8	223 Old Farm Road	Bedford	47421	Lawrence County	Lawrence County Independent Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(812) 277-9803	243	14	17.3	56.8%	227 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	28.8	742^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	26.5%		29.6	732^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	28.0%	10	26.3	25.0	36.4	18.8	30.0	30.0	28.1	36.8	20.8	28.6	0.0	5.0	20.0	19.2	38.1	$8,634	$500	$8,134
Dollens Elementary	Public	K-8	903 Hoosier Ave	Oolitic	47451	Lawrence County	North Lawrence Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 275-3885	237	23	10.2	60.3%	223 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	43.6	588^th of 1010 public elementary schools	41.8%		48.2	557^th of 1016 public elementary schools	45.2%	31	27.0	29.7	29.4	42.1			32.6	32.4	30.6	47.1	44.7			37.5	41.2	$9,696	$1,332	$8,364
Throop Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 Elm St	Paoli	47454	Orange County	Paoli Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 723-3537	712	57	12.6	61.4%	671 (94.2%)	9 (1.3%)	13 (1.8%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.7%)	57.5	442^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	56.2%		62.4	384^th of 1016 public elementary schools	62.2%	58	35.2	47.4	40.5	45.0			41.5	50.5	47.4	44.1	25.0			42.4	46.4	$10,966	$3,264	$7,702
Needmore Elementary School	Public	K-6	278 Trogdon Lane	Bedford	47421	Lawrence County	North Lawrence Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 279-2192	242	19	12.7	54.5%	220 (90.9%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	66	345^th of 1010 public elementary schools	65.8%		64.7	359^th of 1016 public elementary schools	64.7%	14	36.0	51.6	34.8	51.3			44.9	60.0	61.3	30.4	43.6			49.2	43.5	$10,132	$1,299	$8,833

Frequently Asked Questions about Burris Elementary School

Is Burris Elementary School a good school?

Burris Elementary School ranks 663^rd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Burris Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Burris Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Burris Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Mitchell Junior High School
High : Mitchell High School

What district is Burris Elementary School in?

Mitchell Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Burris Elementary School?

Students at Burris Elementary School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Rate Burris Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

INIndiana Elementary School Rankings

INIndiana District Rankings

Schools in Mitchell, IN

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Burris Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.