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Burton Elementary

Burton Elementary · Tulare County · 2375 West Morton Street, Porterville, CA 93257-2557

(559) 784-2401 · www.burtonschool.org

4/10
#3866
Rank 3866 out of 5,722
Top 68%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3664 · 36th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3949 · 31st percentile
Science3/10 · #4038 · 28th percentile

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School Overview

Burton Elementary sits in Porterville, a working-class Central Valley city nestled at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, where the pace is slower and the community ties run deep. The school serves families who value a close-knit school environment, though academics here fall below the state midpoint, so parents who prioritize strong test scores may want to weigh their options carefully. Families rooted in the area and looking for a neighborhood school with a tight community feel will find Porterville's agricultural heritage and mountain backdrop a genuinely distinctive place to raise kids.

Student Demographics

263 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
206 (78%)
White
22 (8%)
Multiple Races
5 (2%)
Other
30 (11%)

Key Indicators

English Learners51 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged237 (90%)
Students with Disabilities36 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

437
Enrollment
21
Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5249 · 13th percentile

22 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.