Opened in 1953, Burks Elementary School is a Texas Education Agency-recognized facility. The school serves students in kindergarten through grade five. Its facilities include several permanent and portable classrooms, a library and a computer laboratory. The school offers special classes in language arts, reading and mathematics. Its language arts programs include spelling, vocabulary, research reports and presentations. Burks Elementary School s library offers books, journals, magazines and other reference materials. The school employs various classroom teachers, a physical education specialist and counselor. Located in McKinney, Texas, Burks Elementary School is a part of the McKinney Independent School District.