Enrollment
412
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlington, IA
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190579000191
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aldo Leopold Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Burlington, IA.
School address
District: Burlington Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190579000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aldo Leopold Intermediate School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Burlington, Iowa, enrolling 412 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is leaner than roughly 93% of Iowa schools and 32% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 66.8% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 412 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Two or More (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 108 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 412 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Burlington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Black Hawk Elementary School (305 students): Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 13.3:1).
Burlington Comm School District also operates Burlington Community High School (1,016 students) and Edward Stone Middle School (452 students) alongside Aldo Leopold Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aldo Leopold Intermediate School compares
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 84% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in Iowa - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,983
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Two or More 15.8%
African American 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington Comm School District, which includes Aldo Leopold Intermediate School.
$13,983
Per student
+9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 57.5%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Aldo Leopold Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward Stone Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Hawk Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aldo Leopold Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Burlington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Black Hawk Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary School
Standard public school
298 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
North Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
268 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
James Wilson Grimes School
Standard public school
212 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
How many students attend Aldo Leopold Intermediate School?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlington, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is 10:1, which is 32% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School?
66.8% of students at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aldo Leopold Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Burlington, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aldo Leopold Intermediate School?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aldo Leopold Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Aldo Leopold Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Burlington, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Burlington on the city page.
Is Aldo Leopold Intermediate School a good school?
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Burlington Comm School District?
Besides Aldo Leopold Intermediate School, Burlington Comm School District also operates Burlington Community High School (1,016 students), Edward Stone Middle School (452 students), and Black Hawk Elementary School (305 students). See the Burlington Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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