- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Burbank (Luther) Elementary held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 060162000005 · Artesia, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 28.1:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cerritos High (1,996 students)
Burbank (Luther) Elementary held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Burbank (Luther) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cerritos High
Cerritos High
1,996 students
- Gahr (Richard)
Gahr (Richard) High
1,631 students
- Artesia High
Artesia High
1,384 students
- Whitney (Gretc
Whitney (Gretchen) High
1,024 students
- Leal (Frank C. 774
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary
774 students
- This school 421
Burbank (Luther) Elementary
421 students
What this shows Burbank (Luther) Elementary reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burbank (Luther) Elementary compares
Burbank (Luther) Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Abc Unified reports $17,187 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,631
- 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.
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 (~421 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.