- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 190579000191 · Burlington, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 10:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington Community High School (1,016 students)
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Com
Burlington Community High School
1,016 students
- Edward Stone M
Edward Stone Middle School
452 students
- This school
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
412 students
- Black Hawk Ele 305
Black Hawk Elementary School
305 students
- Sunnyside Elem 298
Sunnyside Elementary School
298 students
- North Hill Ele 268
North Hill Elementary School
268 students
What this shows Aldo Leopold Intermediate School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aldo Leopold Intermediate School compares
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,619
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Burlington Comm School District reports $14,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.