- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ann Arbor, MI
Burns Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burns Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260282004008
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burns Park Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 18
- elementary schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Burns Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burns Park Elementary School ranks #8 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Burns Park Elementary School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 260282004008 · Ann Arbor, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 14.9:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron High School (1,696 students)
Burns Park Elementary School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Burns Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huron High Sch
Huron High School
1,696 students
- Pioneer High S
Pioneer High School
1,671 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,237 students
- Slauson Middle
Slauson Middle School
729 students
- Clague Middle
Clague Middle School
696 students
- This school 477
Burns Park Elementary School
477 students
What this shows Burns Park Elementary School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burns Park Elementary School compares
Burns Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,271
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Burns Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ann Arbor Public Schools reports $19,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burns Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slauson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burns Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Ann Arbor
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burns Park Elementary School
How many students attend Burns Park Elementary School?
Burns Park Elementary School has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burns Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burns Park Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burns Park Elementary School?
20.9% of students at Burns Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burns Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burns Park Elementary School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burns Park Elementary School?
Burns Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burns Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Burns Park Elementary School ranks #8 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ann Arbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides Burns Park Elementary School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Pioneer High School (1,671 students), and Skyline High School (1,237 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.