Public elementary schoolGrades K–5McKinney ISD

Burks Elementary

1801 Hill St, McKinney, TX 75069 · (469) 302-6200

C
75 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 6 points from 2025Down from a B (81) in 2025.
419students
12.7students per teacher
94.7%attendance
11thof 19 McKinney ISD elementary schools
Find homes near this school All McKinney ISD schools
DACDFCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Burks Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 71

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 76

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 71

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Burks Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the McKinney ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level73%
Meets grade level42%
McKinney ISD elementary schools: 52.6%
Masters grade level17%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

419students in 2024–25Up 14% from 366 the year before
12.7students per teacher33 full-time teachers
18average class sizeMcKinney ISD elementary schools: 21.9
8.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,227average teacher base pay
79.5%from low-income familiesMcKinney ISD elementary schools: 41.2%
49.9%English learners
6%in gifted & talented
14.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 71.1%White 12.6%African American 11.9%Two or More Races 4.1%Asian 0.2%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with McKinney ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Burks Elementary.

Opening soonHall Library reimagining + planetariumProjected Oct 2026 · 0.9 mi away AnnouncedSH 5 rebuild near downtown McKinney2028–2031 · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

DCaldwell ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 69 · 0.6 mi AHerman Lawson Early Childhood SchoolMcKinney ISD · 94 · 1.0 mi CSlaughter ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 73 · 1.0 mi DFinch ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 66 · 1.4 mi FWebb ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 57 · 1.4 mi CAlbert & Iola Lee Davis Malvern ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 70 · 1.5 mi PFirst Baptist Learning CenterPrivate · PK–K · 0.3 mi PCollin County Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · K–12 · 0.9 mi
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Questions about Burks Elementary

What is Burks Elementary’s TEA rating?

Burks Elementary earned a C (75 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (81) in 2025.

What grades does Burks Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of McKinney ISD, at 1801 Hill St in McKinney.

How many students go to Burks Elementary?

419 students in 2024–25, up 14% from 366 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Burks Elementary compare with other McKinney ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 11th of 19 McKinney ISD elementary schools. 11% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Burks Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use McKinney ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.