Enrollment
305
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlington, IA
Black Hawk Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Black Hawk Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190579000180
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Hawk Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Hawk Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Burlington, IA.
School address
District: Burlington Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190579000180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black Hawk Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black Hawk Elementary School
Black Hawk Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Burlington, Iowa, enrolling 305 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 69.3% of students qualify for free meals, 90% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 90 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 610 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Burlington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (412 students): Black Hawk Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 10:1).
Burlington Comm School District also operates Burlington Community High School (1,016 students) and Edward Stone Middle School (452 students) alongside Black Hawk Elementary School.
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 Black Hawk Elementary School compares
Black Hawk Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 90% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Iowa - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$13,983
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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 60.0%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Black Hawk Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington Comm School District, which includes Black Hawk Elementary School.
$13,983
Per student
+9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 57.5%
Federal 16.2%
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 Black Hawk Elementary 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aldo Leopold Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Hawk Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Standard public school
412 students 10:1 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Black Hawk Elementary School
How many students attend Black Hawk Elementary School?
Black Hawk Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlington, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Black Hawk Elementary School?
69.3% of students at Black Hawk Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Hawk Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Black Hawk Elementary School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Burlington, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Hawk Elementary School?
Black Hawk Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Black Hawk Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Hawk Elementary School ranks #1 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.
Is Black Hawk Elementary School a good school?
Black Hawk Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa 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 Comm School District?
Besides Black Hawk Elementary School, Burlington Comm School District also operates Burlington Community High School (1,016 students), Edward Stone Middle School (452 students), and Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (412 students). See the Burlington Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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