Paul Burbank Elementary

Summary:

Paul Burbank Elementary is a public elementary school in Hampton, Virginia, serving 443 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Hampton City Public Schools district. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students and a very high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a student population with lower socioeconomic status.

Despite the school's challenges, the data reveals several key insights. Paul Burbank Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly for male students and African American students. Additionally, the school's per-student spending is lower and its student-teacher ratio is higher than some nearby schools, such as Captain John Smith Elementary and Aberdeen Elementary.

Comparing Paul Burbank Elementary to other schools within the same district reveals that some, such as Barron Elementary and William Mason Cooper Elementary, consistently outperform Paul Burbank Elementary and the district/state averages. These comparisons suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the achievement gaps at Paul Burbank Elementary and improve overall educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 40 Tidemill Ln
       Hampton, VA  23666


(757) 825-4642

District: Hampton City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
769th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,050 Help


Students who attend Paul Burbank Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cesar Tarrant Middle
High:    Hampton High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

African American:
63.1%
White:
14.6%
Hispanic:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paul Burbank Elementary ranks worse than 69% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 17th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (63.1%), White (14.6%), Hispanic (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paul Burbank Elementary is 15.4. 16 elementary schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paul Burbank Elementary is $7,050. 18 elementary schools in the Hampton City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paul Burbank Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Paul Burbank Elementary 769th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Paul Burbank Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hampton City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampton City Public Schools 56th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paul Burbank Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Paul Burbank Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 29.55 876th 1062 17.5%
2006 13.76 1028th 1071 4.0%
2007 31.16 892nd 1083 17.6%
2008 51.15 599th 1081 44.6%
2009 28.73 934th 1082 13.7%
2010 45.10 736th 1113 33.9%
2011 12.57 1080th 1117 3.3%
2012 16.99 1049th 1117 6.1%
2013 19.27 1012th 1120 9.6%
2014 27.59 917th 1110 17.4%
2015 48.07 662nd 1100 39.8%
2016 35.25 829th 1096 24.4%
2017 42.52 729th 1099 33.7%
2018 35.14 821st 1097 25.2%
2019 40.32 762nd 1105 31.0%
2021 48.94 608th 1103 44.9%
2022 35.92 778th 1109 29.8%
2023 18.21 951st 1114 14.6%
2024 36.26 769th 1114 31.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paul Burbank Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.22 587th 1036 43.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Paul Burbank Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.59 829th 1100 24.6%
2024 54.92 536th 1098 51.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Paul Burbank Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.05 989th 1093 9.5%
2024 21.87 923rd 1101 16.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Paul Burbank Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.14 484th 579 16.4%
2024 48.78 329th 588 44.0%
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Rank History for White students at Paul Burbank Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.06 578th 984 41.3%
2024 56.24 479th 979 51.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, April 19, 2012

Open Quote I have two children at Paul Burbank and have been fairly pleased with the teachers and staff. The school is old, but the atmosphere at the school is really great. The teachers, although dealing with large numbers of students, work very hard to give each child what they need to succeed. Parent involvement is truly critical and this school's parents are fabulous! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Paul Burbank Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 369 369
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 427 427
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 406 406
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 417 417
1993 264 200 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1994 230 231 8 10 3 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 196 250 10 5 3 n/a n/a 0 464
1996 196 250 10 5 3 n/a n/a 0 464
1997 167 268 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1998 175 261 7 12 3 n/a n/a 0 458
1999 164 261 14 11 2 n/a n/a 0 452
2000 170 257 15 10 1 n/a n/a -4 449
2001 157 264 10 6 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2002 150 240 19 10 5 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 150 240 19 10 5 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 135 253 11 10 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2005 142 251 13 9 3 n/a n/a 0 418
2006 127 265 18 16 2 n/a n/a 0 428
2007 127 269 13 17 3 n/a n/a 0 429
2008 107 266 14 21 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 103 252 13 24 1 n/a n/a 5 398
2010 125 232 15 18 2 n/a n/a 12 404
2011 117 205 12 39 2 1 25 0 401
2012 119 237 13 39 2 0 20 0 430
2013 117 243 11 37 2 1 33 0 444
2014 105 218 6 34 3 1 39 0 406
2015 86 214 8 29 2 0 38 0 377
2016 83 224 5 33 1 1 37 0 384
2017 76 243 6 32 0 1 42 0 400
2018 83 253 6 26 0 0 32 0 400
2019 74 246 4 24 2 1 44 0 395
2020 69 303 8 25 0 0 38 0 443
2021 72 291 6 29 1 0 32 0 431
2022 71 259 2 25 1 0 40 0 398
2023 69 294 4 24 0 0 52 0 443
2024 61 263 6 48 0 0 39 0 417

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paul Burbank Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 20.0 18.4 n/a
1990 427 21.6 19.7 n/a
1991 406 20.3 20.0 n/a
1992 417 20.7 20.1 n/a
1993 488 25.4 19.2 n/a
1994 482 26.5 n/a 27.8
1995 464 n/a 0.0 29.5
1996 464 n/a 0.0 29.5
1997 456 n/a 0.0 36
1998 458 n/a 0.0 36
1999 452 30.0 15.1 47.6
2000 449 n/a 0.0 37.7
2001 438 26.0 16.8 37.9
2002 424 37.0 11.5 46
2003 424 37.0 11.5 46
2004 412 34.0 12.1 47.8
2005 418 33.0 12.7 50
2006 428 33.0 13.0 48.6
2007 429 35.0 12.3 53.8
2008 409 26.0 15.7 54.3
2009 398 24.0 16.6 52.4
2010 404 24.0 16.8 53.3
2011 401 24.0 16.7 52.6
2012 430 30.2 14.2 51.4
2013 444 29.3 15.1 55
2014 406 26.0 15.6 57.1
2015 377 25.0 15.0 58.9
2016 384 24.0 16.0 54.9
2017 400 22.0 18.1 54.3
2018 400 22.5 17.7 59
2019 395 23.0 17.1 57.5
2020 443 25.0 17.7 53.5
2021 431 27.0 15.9 n/a
2022 398 25.0 15.9 59.5
2023 443 32.0 13.8 86.7
2024 417 27.0 15.4 89

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paul Burbank Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 369 20.0 18.4 n/a
1990 427 21.6 19.7 n/a
1991 406 20.3 20.0 n/a
1992 417 20.7 20.1 n/a
1993 488 25.4 19.2 n/a
1994 482 26.5 n/a 27.8
1995 464 n/a 0.0 29.5
1996 464 n/a 0.0 29.5
1997 456 n/a 0.0 36
1998 458 n/a 0.0 36
1999 452 30.0 15.1 47.6
2000 449 n/a 0.0 37.7
2001 438 26.0 16.8 37.9
2002 424 37.0 11.5 46
2003 424 37.0 11.5 46
2004 412 34.0 12.1 47.8
2005 418 33.0 12.7 50
2006 428 33.0 13.0 48.6
2007 429 35.0 12.3 53.8
2008 409 26.0 15.7 54.3
2009 398 24.0 16.6 52.4
2010 404 24.0 16.8 53.3
2011 401 24.0 16.7 52.6
2012 430 30.2 14.2 51.4
2013 444 29.3 15.1 55
2014 406 26.0 15.6 57.1
2015 377 25.0 15.0 58.9
2016 384 24.0 16.0 54.9
2017 400 22.0 18.1 54.3
2018 400 22.5 17.7 59
2019 395 23.0 17.1 57.5
2020 443 25.0 17.7 53.5
2021 431 27.0 15.9 n/a
2022 398 25.0 15.9 59.5
2023 443 32.0 13.8 86.7
2024 417 27.0 15.4 89

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paul Burbank Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $562 (7.7%) $6,758 (92.3%) $7,320
2020 $282 (4.2%) $6,488 (95.8%) $6,769
2021 $318 (4.5%) $6,732 (95.5%) $7,050

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paul Burbank Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 762nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 951st of 1114 Elementary schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paul Burbank Elementary)8450
 34%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hampton City Public Schools)7967.7
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Paul Burbank Elementary)7562.3
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)6665.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paul Burbank Elementary)6351.4
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hampton City Public Schools)8067
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Paul Burbank Elementary)5764.9
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)7071.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paul Burbank Elementary)7939.7
 39.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hampton City Public Schools)7966.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Paul Burbank Elementary)8350.8
 32.2%
   5th Grade Science (Hampton City Public Schools)7865.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Paul Burbank Elementary)7746.2
 30.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Hampton City Public Schools)7368.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students395443
 12.2%
African American246294
 19.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian44
Hispanic2424
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7469
 6.8%
Two or More Races4452
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.5%86.7%
 29.2%


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Students who attend Paul Burbank Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cesar Tarrant Middle
High : Hampton High

Students at Paul Burbank Elementary are 63% African American, 15% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Paul Burbank Elementary ranks 769th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 417 students attended Paul Burbank Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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