Enrollment
138
Elementary
DISTRICT 167 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BURR OAK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 260741004326
Burr Oak Elementary School
326 E EAGLE ST, BURR OAK, MI 49030 · (269) 489-5181 · St. Joseph County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL138 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 36.1:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
93 students
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 14 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 16 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 18 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 12 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 17 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 14 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 18 | 13% |
| Grade 7 | 12 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 17 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (14) is 18% smaller than its 8th grade class (17).
Student demographics
26%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Burr Oak Elementary School→Burr Oak High School
Based on grade levels within Burr Oak Community School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Burr Oak Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Oak Elementary School this school | 138 | 67.4% | N/A |
| CarsonvillePort Sanilac Elementary School CARSONVILLE | 165 | 69.1% | N/A |
| Au GresSims Elementary School AU GRES | 167 | 62.9% | 60.1% |
| Betsie Valley School THOMPSONVILLE | 131 | 71.0% | N/A |
| Bear Lake Elementary School BEAR LAKE | 147 | 61.2% | 64.8% |
| Twin Rivers Elementary School MUIR | 183 | 65.0% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Burr Oak Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In St. Joseph County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 138 | #1,535 of 1,630 | #16 of 17 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 67.4% | #554 of 1,563 | #5 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -39.2% | #35 of 979 | #1 of 11 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
138
-31 (-18%) vs 2020
-41% since 1990-91, when it was 235
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 18.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 138 | 10.7 | 13.0:1 | 67% (93) |
| 2023-24 | 152 | 9.6 | 15.9:1 | 68% (104) |
| 2022-23 | 159 | 8.6 | 18.6:1 | 74% (118) |
| 2020-21 | 169 | 9 | 18.8:1 | 76% (129) |
| 2017-18 | 227 | 13.6 | 16.6:1 | 71% (162) |
| 2015-16 | 188 | 8 | 23.5:1 | 78% (146) |
| 2010-11 | 206 | 8 | 25.8:1 | 79% (163) |
| 2000-01 | 128 | 10 | 12.8:1 | 91% (117) |
| 1990-91 | 235 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Burr Oak Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 39% (227 to 138); teachers down 22% (13.6 to 10.7).
About Burr Oak Elementary School
Burr Oak Elementary School is one of the public schools in BURR OAK, Michigan. It is a very small elementary school. Students in kindergarten through 8 make up the school's enrollment of 138 students. Elementary schools in Michigan average about 369 students, which makes this school 63% below average.
Burr Oak Community School District is responsible for 3 schools, Burr Oak Elementary School included, with 501 students in all.
Roughly 86% of students at Burr Oak Elementary School are White. The remaining students are 7% Hispanic and 7% multiracial. St. Joseph County residents are about 85% White, a similar share. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Burr Oak Elementary School scores 26%.
Teacher count: 10.7 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 13.0:1. The average for elementary schools in Michigan, 15.8:1, is higher. Roughly 67% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in St. Joseph County is 55%.
Looking at the county, St. Joseph County, median household income comes to about $66,425, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 17% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. The county's public schools total 32, with about 9,517 students.
Burr Oak Elementary School's closest public school neighbor is Burr Oak Virtual Academy, less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, 2 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Distant.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 138, compared with 169 in 2020-21. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 18.8:1 to 13.0:1.
Burr Oak Elementary School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
St. Joseph County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
60,969
Census ACS
Median income
$66,425
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
9,517 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Burr Oak Community School District
- Burr Oak Virtual AcademyCombined · 278 students
- Burr Oak High SchoolHigh · 85 students
Other schools in BURR OAK
- Burr Oak Virtual AcademyCombined · 278 students
- Burr Oak High SchoolHigh · 85 students
Other Burr Oak Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Burr Oak Elementary. Burr Oak Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Burr Oak Elementary SchoolCalumet Park, IL · 290 students
Nearby schools
- Burr Oak Virtual Academy0.0 mi · 278
- Burr Oak High School0.0 mi · 85
- Sturgis Middle School5.1 mi · 634
- Wall School5.5 mi · 292
- Sturgis High School5.6 mi · 882
- Eastwood School5.7 mi · 642
Frequently asked questions
About Burr Oak Elementary SchoolHow large is Burr Oak Elementary School?
Burr Oak Elementary School enrolls approximately 138 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Burr Oak Elementary School serve?
Burr Oak Elementary School serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burr Oak Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Burr Oak Elementary School is approximately 13.0:1 (11 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Burr Oak Elementary School?
At Burr Oak Elementary School, the student body is approximately 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more.
Is Burr Oak Elementary School public or private?
Burr Oak Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Burr Oak Community School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.