Skip to content
Photo of students at Burton Elementary
Highlights:
  • Has exceeded Academic Growth metric EVERY YEAR since 2014!
  • 2024 Magnet Schools of America “School of Excellence”
  • 2023 Magnet Schools of America “School of Distinction”

Stories

Yellow quotes

Burton is the most diverse and collaborative school that I have seen in my 21 years of teaching. It is like home and a nuclear family to us all. At Burton our uniqueness is celebrated and our differences are actually what make us more united. We have a unity of purpose and are very empathetic…

Photo of Franca Emezie in her classroom
Yellow quotes

I love the tight knit community! Every student is fully known and valued.

Default headshot graphic
Yellow quotes

Burton is a family-oriented and inclusive environment that is dedicated to the community.

Headshot of Tameko P
Yellow quotes

Burton is unique because it is a family and it has one of the most open door principals. We are the first school to receive the LIGHT HOUSE BLUE RIBBON AWARD. Every child gets a chance to experience being loved and cared for once you step into the school building. The children are greeted with…

Headshot of Chantel Lamb
Yellow quotes

I love that Burton really cares about the students’ success and they have high expectations for the students.

Headshot of Crystal B
Yellow quotes

When it was time for my boys to go to school, I couldn’t imagine any other school besides Burton. I knew they would be loved on and nurtured.

Headshot of Amy S.
Yellow quotes

I love the community and the intentional involvement of families. Our first interaction with the team was during a virtual visit in which the entire management team participated and led the visit via Zoom. Although we couldn’t enter the building at the time due to necessary COVID protocols, my wife and I knew Burton was…

Default headshot graphic
Back To Top