Enrollment
421
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Artesia, CA
Burbank (Luther) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Burbank (Luther) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060162000005
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burbank (Luther) Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Artesia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.1:1
- large classes for California
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Burbank (Luther) Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burbank (Luther) Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Artesia, CA.
School address
District: Abc Unified · California
NCES ID 060162000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burbank (Luther) Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burbank (Luther) Elementary
Burbank (Luther) Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Artesia, California, enrolling 421 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.1:1 is larger than about 93% of California schools and 31% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.4% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,488 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #169.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and Asian (30%) (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Artesia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Niemes (John H.) Elementary (631 students): Burbank (Luther) Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.1:1 vs 23.4:1).
Abc Unified also operates Cerritos High (1,996 students) and Gahr (Richard) High (1,631 students) alongside Burbank (Luther) 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 Burbank (Luther) Elementary compares
Burbank (Luther) Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$15,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
Asian 30.2%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 7.8%
White 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Burbank (Luther) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Abc Unified, which includes Burbank (Luther) Elementary.
$15,031
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 68.2%
Federal 9.7%
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 Burbank (Luther) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gahr (Richard) High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Artesia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitney (Gretchen) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leal (Frank C.) Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burbank (Luther) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Artesia
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Burbank (Luther) Elementary
How many students attend Burbank (Luther) Elementary?
Burbank (Luther) Elementary has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Artesia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burbank (Luther) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burbank (Luther) Elementary is 28.1:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burbank (Luther) Elementary?
54.4% of students at Burbank (Luther) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burbank (Luther) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Burbank (Luther) Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Artesia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burbank (Luther) Elementary?
Burbank (Luther) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burbank (Luther) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Artesia?
By Resource Investment Index, Burbank (Luther) Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Artesia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Artesia on the city page.
Is Burbank (Luther) Elementary a good school?
Burbank (Luther) Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California 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 Abc Unified?
Besides Burbank (Luther) Elementary, Abc Unified also operates Cerritos High (1,996 students), Gahr (Richard) High (1,631 students), and Artesia High (1,384 students). See the Abc Unified district page for the complete list.
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