Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Burton Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burton Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Burton Street Elementary School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Burton Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burton Street Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2452 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burton Street Elementary School's ranking?
Burton Street Elementary School is ranked #2452 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Burton Street Elementary School?
469 students attend Burton Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Burton Street Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burton Street Elementary School?
Burton Street Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burton Street Elementary School offer ?
Burton Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Burton Street Elementary School part of?
Burton Street Elementary School is part of Cazenovia Central School District.
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