Enrollment
418
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bay View Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bay View Elementary
Bay View Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Burlington, Washington, enrolling 418 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.6% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 476 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #202.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Burlington-Edison School District also operates Burlington Edison High School (1,047 students) and Lucille Umbarger Elementary (619 students) alongside Bay View Elementary.
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 Bay View Elementary compares
Bay View Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington-Edison School District, which includes Bay View Elementary.
$19,186
Per student
-2%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 63.5%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bay View Elementary a good school?
Bay View Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington 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-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.
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