- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlington, WA
Bay View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bay View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530078000689
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay View Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay View Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay View Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Burlington, WA.
School address
District: Burlington-Edison School District · Washington
NCES ID 530078000689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Bay View Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 530078000689 · Burlington, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 13.9:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington Edison High School (1,047 students)
Bay View Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Bay View 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
- This school 418
Bay View Elementary
418 students
- Edison Element 390
Edison Elementary
390 students
- Allen Elementa 386
Allen Elementary
386 students
- West View Elem 353
West View Elementary
353 students
What this shows Bay View Elementary reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay View Elementary compares
Bay View 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 10% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Washington - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Bay View Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Bay View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Edison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucille Umbarger Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay View 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
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay View Elementary
How many students attend Bay View Elementary?
Bay View Elementary has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlington, WA. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay View Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% 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 Bay View Elementary?
40.6% of students at Bay View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bay View Elementary is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Burlington, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay View Elementary?
Bay View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Bay View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay View Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Burlington, WA. 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-Edison School District?
Besides Bay View Elementary, Burlington-Edison School District also operates Burlington Edison High School (1,047 students), Lucille Umbarger Elementary (619 students), and Edison Elementary (390 students). See the Burlington-Edison School District district page for the complete list.