- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bow, WA
Allen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Allen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530078000154
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 386
- students enrolled
Allen Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Burlington-Edison School District · Washington
NCES ID 530078000154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Allen Elementary held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 530078000154 · Bow, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 14.3:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington Edison High School (1,047 students)
Allen Elementary held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Allen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Edi
Burlington Edison High School
1,047 students
- Lucille Umbarg
Lucille Umbarger Elementary
619 students
- Bay View Eleme 418
Bay View Elementary
418 students
- Edison Element 390
Edison Elementary
390 students
- This school 386
Allen Elementary
386 students
- West View Elem 353
West View Elementary
353 students
What this shows Allen Elementary reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allen Elementary compares
Allen Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 73% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Washington average of 45.0%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Washington - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$20,773
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.2%
White 29.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Allen Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burlington-Edison School District reports $20,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Edison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucille Umbarger Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allen Elementary
How many students attend Allen Elementary?
Allen Elementary has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bow, WA. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Allen Elementary?
78.0% of students at Allen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Allen Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment, in Bow, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen Elementary?
Allen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Burlington-Edison School District?
Besides Allen Elementary, Burlington-Edison School District also operates Burlington Edison High School (1,047 students), Lucille Umbarger Elementary (619 students), and Bay View Elementary (418 students). See the Burlington-Edison School District district page for the complete list.