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F T Burns Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 548 students

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Posted February 3, 2005

Burns Elementary is an awesome. My son is in the fourth grade and I have a daughter who went through the school and is now in middle school. We have great teachers and staff who care greatly for the students. I am on the PTO board and love being involved in the school. It is a very pleasant place to be and a great place to send our children. I love the teachers and would not want my child at any other school. I want to say thanks to our teachers and principal for all the hard work.
—Submitted by Lisa Maglinger, a parent


Posted September 16, 2004

From the first moment we walked into the Fall Orientation, I knew from the genuine smiles from the staff that Burns was going to be a great school. My son started Kindergarten this year at Burns, and the entire staff from the PTO President, who is completely dedicated to that school, on up to the Principal, who is a dynamic individual and really enjoys children, literally impresses me. I have to add that his Kindergarten teacher, really cares about her students. She always has a smile and encouraging words.
—Submitted by Carolyn Margle, a parent


Posted May 4, 2004

My son has attended Burns Elementary for 3 years. He is in the forth grade. He has some areas of learning that need special attention. The teachers and staff have gone out of their way to help him succeed in his work. He is excited about school and learning again. They meet with me anytime I have questions and welcome my suggestions. His teachers are very involved and will call me at home if he is having problems with his class work. They do a great job keeping me informed.
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Posted March 3, 2004

Burns is for the most part a good school. My children have been there since preschool. Academics at Burns is very good. The only downfall I have had is disapline. I think there isn't enough.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
65%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or distinguished

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Kentucky used the Kentucky Core Content Tests (KCCT) to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 through 12 in reading, social studies, science, writing, and math. The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Middle School results are for grades 6 though 8 combined, and High School results are for grades 10 though 12 combined. The KCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Kentucky.

See Kentucky's state standards

Source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 83%
Black 7% 11%
Hispanic 4% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4514 Goetz Dr
Owensboro, KY 42301
Phone: (270) 852-7170

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