Burlington Elementary

Summary:

Burlington Elementary is a public elementary school located in Roanoke, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 483. The school is part of the Roanoke County Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Burlington Elementary's overall performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests has been mixed compared to the district and state averages, the school's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups have performed relatively better, ranking in the top 40% and top 25% of Virginia elementary schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 501 out of 1097 Virginia elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 886 out of 1100 in 2014-2015, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 1 star out of 5 to 3 stars out of 5 in recent years. Compared to nearby schools like Glen Cove Elementary and Bonsack Elementary, Burlington Elementary's ranking and rating are generally lower.

One of the key factors that sets Burlington Elementary apart is its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which has increased from 59.78% in 2021-2022 to 78.05% in 2022-2023. This rate is significantly higher than the nearby schools, indicating that Burlington Elementary serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. Despite these challenges, the school's student-teacher ratio has decreased from 16 students per teacher in 2020-2021 to 13.6 students per teacher in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools, potentially indicating more individualized attention for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6533 Peters Creek Rd
       Roanoke, VA  24019


(540) 561-8165

District: Roanoke County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
556th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,815 Help


Students who attend Burlington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northside Middle
High:    Northside High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  510

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.0%
Hispanic:
27.1%
African American:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Burlington Elementary ranks better than 50.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.06. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Burlington Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Roanoke County Public Schools District. Student population at Burlington Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40%), Hispanic (27.1%), African American (17.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Roanoke County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary is 13.9. 8 elementary schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burlington Elementary is $8,815. 9 elementary schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burlington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Burlington Elementary 556th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Burlington Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Roanoke County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke County Public Schools 12th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burlington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Burlington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.44 488th 1062 54.0%
2006 50.73 593rd 1071 44.6%
2007 38.86 770th 1083 28.9%
2008 53.11 559th 1081 48.3%
2009 41.67 759th 1082 29.9%
2010 51.29 618th 1113 44.5%
2011 40.66 793rd 1117 29.0%
2012 51.90 594th 1117 46.8%
2013 47.54 637th 1120 43.1%
2014 30.44 882nd 1110 20.5%
2015 28.68 886th 1100 19.5%
2016 35.08 831st 1096 24.2%
2017 50.61 612th 1099 44.3%
2018 58.35 501st 1097 54.3%
2019 42.54 726th 1105 34.3%
2021 42.26 688th 1103 37.6%
2022 43.51 686th 1109 38.1%
2023 51.64 595th 1114 46.6%
2024 55.06 556th 1114 50.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Burlington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.63 72nd 300 76.0%
2024 73.20 68th 306 77.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Burlington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.10 324th 1036 68.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Burlington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.05 574th 1100 47.8%
2024 45.70 656th 1098 40.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Burlington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.52 252nd 355 29.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Burlington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.40 601st 1093 45.0%
2024 60.19 471st 1101 57.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Burlington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.10 306th 579 47.2%
2024 54.39 287th 588 51.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Burlington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.76 158th 564 72.0%
2024 60.58 234th 580 59.7%
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Rank History for White students at Burlington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.63 654th 984 33.5%
2024 40.42 665th 979 32.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department 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.

Burlington Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Open Quote My child had Ms. Frost for kindergarten and Ms. Herritt for 1st grade. I was pleased and impressed with both of them. They are awesome teachers who love what they do and it shows! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Open Quote This school has some of the worst teachers I have ever seen in every grade there is. THe majority of the staff is judgemental and act like they are better than the kids and the kids parents. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Burlington Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 369 369
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 408 408
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 433 433
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 446 446
1993 409 14 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1994 367 13 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1995 343 29 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 386
1996 343 29 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 386
1997 363 36 9 4 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1998 349 36 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 360 44 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 374 60 13 13 0 n/a n/a -4 456
2001 365 57 16 14 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2002 341 60 22 21 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2003 341 60 22 21 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2004 344 64 23 19 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2005 320 56 20 21 0 n/a n/a 1 418
2006 339 58 22 33 0 n/a n/a 6 458
2007 306 61 24 35 0 n/a n/a 11 437
2008 328 62 30 33 0 n/a n/a 9 462
2009 319 60 21 31 0 n/a n/a 9 440
2010 309 75 29 37 1 n/a n/a 14 465
2011 296 72 29 45 0 0 21 0 463
2012 270 73 34 48 0 1 21 0 447
2013 261 72 34 48 0 2 27 0 444
2014 243 76 39 47 0 1 36 0 442
2015 231 67 40 55 0 1 41 0 435
2016 230 85 38 66 0 1 41 0 461
2017 210 84 28 78 1 1 46 0 448
2018 219 93 34 82 0 1 35 0 464
2019 220 82 31 83 2 1 34 0 453
2020 226 68 38 92 2 0 34 0 460
2021 209 81 28 95 2 0 28 0 443
2022 206 75 29 99 1 0 40 0 450
2023 213 87 28 113 1 0 41 0 483
2024 204 89 30 138 0 0 49 0 510

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 Burlington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 22.8 16.1 n/a
1990 408 23.9 17.0 n/a
1991 433 24.2 17.8 n/a
1992 446 24.6 18.1 n/a
1993 435 27.0 16.1 n/a
1994 393 20.1 n/a 9.2
1995 386 n/a 0.0 10.4
1996 386 n/a 0.0 10.4
1997 414 n/a 0.0 10.6
1998 399 n/a 0.0 9
1999 421 26.0 16.2 17.6
2000 456 n/a 0.0 21.5
2001 452 34.0 13.3 20.8
2002 444 39.6 11.2 23.2
2003 444 39.6 11.2 23.2
2004 450 36.8 12.2 27.6
2005 418 32.7 12.8 28.5
2006 458 42.0 10.9 30.1
2007 437 38.2 11.4 34.7
2008 462 30.7 15.0 37.7
2009 440 31.2 14.1 36.4
2010 465 30.2 15.3 44.8
2011 463 30.9 14.9 48.4
2012 447 30.5 14.6 47.9
2013 444 27.0 16.4 52.9
2014 442 26.8 16.4 55.4
2015 435 30.0 14.5 54.3
2016 461 32.0 14.4 56
2017 448 33.5 13.3 55.1
2018 464 28.5 16.2 61.6
2019 453 27.5 16.4 60.5
2020 460 31.5 14.5 58.5
2021 443 27.5 16.0 n/a
2022 450 29.5 15.2 59.8
2023 483 35.5 13.6 78.1
2024 510 36.5 13.9 92.4

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 Burlington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 22.8 16.1 n/a
1990 408 23.9 17.0 n/a
1991 433 24.2 17.8 n/a
1992 446 24.6 18.1 n/a
1993 435 27.0 16.1 n/a
1994 393 20.1 n/a 9.2
1995 386 n/a 0.0 10.4
1996 386 n/a 0.0 10.4
1997 414 n/a 0.0 10.6
1998 399 n/a 0.0 9
1999 421 26.0 16.2 17.6
2000 456 n/a 0.0 21.5
2001 452 34.0 13.3 20.8
2002 444 39.6 11.2 23.2
2003 444 39.6 11.2 23.2
2004 450 36.8 12.2 27.6
2005 418 32.7 12.8 28.5
2006 458 42.0 10.9 30.1
2007 437 38.2 11.4 34.7
2008 462 30.7 15.0 37.7
2009 440 31.2 14.1 36.4
2010 465 30.2 15.3 44.8
2011 463 30.9 14.9 48.4
2012 447 30.5 14.6 47.9
2013 444 27.0 16.4 52.9
2014 442 26.8 16.4 55.4
2015 435 30.0 14.5 54.3
2016 461 32.0 14.4 56
2017 448 33.5 13.3 55.1
2018 464 28.5 16.2 61.6
2019 453 27.5 16.4 60.5
2020 460 31.5 14.5 58.5
2021 443 27.5 16.0 n/a
2022 450 29.5 15.2 59.8
2023 483 35.5 13.6 78.1
2024 510 36.5 13.9 92.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Burlington Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $799 (9.8%) $7,344 (90.2%) $8,143
2020 $915 (10.7%) $7,623 (89.3%) $8,538
2021 $818 (9.3%) $7,997 (90.7%) $8,815

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Burlington Elementary

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 726th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 595th of 1114 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Burlington Elementary)7575
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roanoke County Public Schools)8881
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Burlington Elementary)7170.7
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Roanoke County Public Schools)8077.5
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Burlington Elementary)8170.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke County Public Schools)8980.8
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Burlington Elementary)6472.7
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Roanoke County Public Schools)8084.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Burlington Elementary)8765.1
 21.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke County Public Schools)8880.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Burlington Elementary)7765.1
 11.9%
   5th Grade Science (Roanoke County Public Schools)8777
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Burlington Elementary)7762.9
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Roanoke County Public Schools)8378.9
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students453483
 6.6%
African American8287
 6.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian3128
 9.7%
Hispanic83113
 36.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White220213
 3.2%
Two or More Races3441
 20.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.5%78.1%
 17.6%


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Students at Burlington Elementary are 40% White, 27% Hispanic, 17% African American, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Burlington Elementary ranks 556th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Burlington Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northside Middle
High : Northside High

In the 2023-24 school year, 510 students attended Burlington Elementary.


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

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