C
Below Average
55/100

Burroughs Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 551 S Richardson Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Ohio
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.21 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
397
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%3/1004.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.21 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 84th percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 73% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −21 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency34% (−28 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−22 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%37%reading -38 pts, math -41 pts2nd percentile (list)
Black45%45%reading +0 pts, math +2 pts43rd percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading -21 pts, math -25 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading -24 pts, math -22 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 551 S Richardson Ave
City Columbus
ZIP Code 43204
District 3904380
NCES School ID 390438000599
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43204

Understanding the community around Burroughs Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,247
Per Capita Income $30,724
Poverty Rate 18.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%
High School or Higher 83.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $154,600
Median Rent $1,112
Owner-Occupied 52.0%
Renter-Occupied 48.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Burroughs Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 33.3%
White 27.7%
Hispanic/Latino 27.2%
Two or More Races 10.1%
Asian 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 397
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Burroughs Elementary School?
Burroughs Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Burroughs Elementary School?
Burroughs Elementary School has 397 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does Burroughs Elementary School serve?
Burroughs Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Burroughs Elementary School receive per student?
Burroughs Elementary School receives $22,434 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Burroughs Elementary School in 43204 ▼
Avg Home Value
$201,902
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,379
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
48.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026