Burke’s at a Glance

General Information

• Founded in 1908
• Independent, non-sectarian elementary school (kindergarten through  eighth grade)
• Accreditation: California Association of Independent Schools
• Memberships: National Association of Independent Schools; National Coalition of Girls' Schools; People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS); School Mentor and Resource Team (SMART)
• Head of School: Lila Lohr
• Director of Admissions: Renee Thompson

Enrollment

• Approximately 400 students
• Percentage of students of color: 32%
• Number of preschools represented in current kindergarten: 26
• Percentage of students receiving financial assistance: 22%

Faculty

• Number of faculty: 70
• Teacher to student ratio: 1:7
• Average faculty tenure at Burke’s: 9 years
• Percentage of faculty and staff of color: 30%

Operations/Financial

• Operating budget 2011-2012 : $12.4 million
• Tuition 2011-2012
         Kindergarten - Grade 4: $25,000
         Grades 5-8:                    $26,000
• Financial assistance as percentage of tuition revenue: 11%
• Value of general endowment and restricted funds: $12.2 million (as of 6/30/11)

Campus and Facilities

• 3.5 acre campus in Sea Cliff neighborhood of San Francisco
• 65% of campus is open space
• 5,500 square foot state-of-the-art library and technology resource center
• Three science labs
• Five art, music and drama studios
• Gymnasium/auditorium
• Full sized grass athletic field
• Two play structures and recreational courts