Enrollment
47
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 530078001722
Becc — Burlington, WA
Federal NCES profile for Becc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Burlington-Edison School District · Washington
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Washington avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Becc compares with Washington and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Becc reports 47 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 53% below the Washington state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 48% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 75% above the Washington average and 52% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Burlington-Edison School District spends $20,250 per pupil district-wide, below the Washington average of $23,175 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.8% from local sources (property taxes), 63.5% from the state, and 18.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Becc compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Washington state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 53% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 75% | 45.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 75% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
— 53% below state mean
Top 3% in Washington — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,250
per pupil, district-wide
— below Washington avg of $23,175
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 47 Top 11% in Washington — larger than 89% of 2,465 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 8.3:1 -53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.8% +75% vs state
NCES ID 530078001722
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.2%
White 23.4%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington-Edison School District, which includes Becc.
$20,250
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $23,175
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Becc
How many students attend Becc?
Becc has 47 students enrolled. It is a other school in BURLINGTON, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Becc?
The student-teacher ratio at Becc is 8.3:1, which is 53% lower than the Washington average of 17.8:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Becc?
78.8% of students at Becc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Becc?
The largest demographic group at Becc is Hispanic or Latino at 70.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in BURLINGTON, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Becc?
Becc has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.