Burr District Elementary School
School Overview
Burr District Elementary School is a public school located in Higganum, Connecticut. It is a school in Regional School District 17 district.
According to the Connecticut state assessment result, about 72% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 72% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 255 students through grade KG to 3. The students to teacher ratio is 9 to 1 where a total of 28 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 255 students are attending Burr District Elementary School. By gender, there are 142 and 113 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Burr District Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 12 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 4 | 8 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 28 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Burr District Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 9 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 28 | Students per teacher: 9 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 28 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 5,405 Households |
| Population | 14,495 |
| Male | 7,248 |
| Female | 7,371 |
| Child Population | 4,051 |
| Total Housing Units | 5,736 Units |
| Average House Value | $336,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $922 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% |
| Average Household Income | $110,515 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.74% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Regional School District 17
In Regional School District 17, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.