Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Burney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burney Elementary School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Work Hard. Dream Big. Never Give Up.
School Rankings
Burney Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burney Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7160 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
61%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burney Elementary School's ranking?
Burney Elementary School is ranked #7160 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Burney Elementary School?
346 students attend Burney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Burney Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burney Elementary School?
Burney Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Burney Elementary School offer ?
Burney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Burney Elementary School part of?
Burney Elementary School is part of Fall River Joint Unified School District.
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