Burns Park Elementary School

1414 WELLS ST ANN ARBOR MI 48104

About Burns Park Elementary School

Burns Park Elementary is clearly a favorite Elementary School in Michigan, effectively combining high quality academic programs with a strong local neighborhood connection. Burns Park Elementary originated in 1923 and was later renamed for its prime location right beside Burns Park and as many know. It has a very cool local feel as well, with many well-known community traditions, such as the annual Halloween parade. Burns Park has continuously received high marks, putting it within the top 10 percentile of Michigan schools. It typically has a strong proficiency rate of approximately 62% in math, and 68% in reading, which are well above the state levels. Burns Park Elementary has recently undergone some improvements, including energy efficient lighting, HVAC refurbishment, water refill stations, upgrade to safety and security systems, and improvements to learning, health, and wellness in students.

Contact Information

Address

1414 WELLS ST ANN ARBOR MI 48104

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Phone

(734) 994-1919

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
497
Total Students
$68723
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 100 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Burns Park Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

100

of 197 in Michigan

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:48

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 56.26283%
Asian 10.88296%
Hispanic 11.0883%
Black 10.0616%
Two+ Races 11.49897%
Native Am. 0%
White
56.26283%
Asian
10.88296%
Hispanic
11.0883%
Black
10.0616%
Two+ Races
11.49897%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 497
47%
234 Female
53%
263 Male

Student Population

497 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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FAQ

Q1: How do I sign up my kid for Burns Park Elementary?

A: To register, you'll need to bring proof that you live in the area, your child's birth certificate, their shot records, and any records from their old school, if they went to one.

Q2: What kinds of after-school activities does Burns Park Elementary have?

A: There are clubs for art, sports, music, and school subjects where kids can be creative, learn to lead, and work together outside of class.

Q3: Are the teachers good at Burns Park Elementary?

A: Yes, the teachers are seasoned, care a lot, and really try to give each student the attention they need and teach them well.

Q4: Can my child stay at school before or after regular hours?

A: Yes, the school has before- and after-school programs with set activities, help with homework, and playtime with supervision.

Q5: What ages are the kids at Burns Park Elementary?

A: The school is for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade, so usually between 5 and 11 years old.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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