- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burbank, CA
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila)
Federal NCES profile for Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060645013886
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for California
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) ranks #1 of 3 schools in Burbank, CA.
School address
District: Burbank Unified · California
NCES ID 060645013886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-123 students YoY
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-42.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-123 students YoY 060645013886 · Burbank, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 7.8:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Burbank High (2,457 students)
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-42.3%). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burbank High
Burbank High
2,457 students
- Burroughs High
Burroughs High
2,283 students
- John Muir Midd
John Muir Middle
1,353 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Middle
1,030 students
- Dolores Huerta 931
Dolores Huerta Middle
931 students
- This school 140
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila)
140 students
What this shows Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) compares
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 64% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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
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.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burbank Unified reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burroughs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dolores Huerta Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,283
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Burbank
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila)
How many students attend Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila)?
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) has 140 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Burbank, CA. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), down 123.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila)?
The student-teacher ratio at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) is 7.8:1, which is 64% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% 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 Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila)?
34.7% of students at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila)?
The largest demographic group at Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Burbank, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila)?
Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) rank among schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila) ranks #1 of 3 schools in Burbank, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burbank on the city page.
What other schools are in Burbank Unified?
Besides Burbank Unified Independent Learning Academy (Buila), Burbank Unified also operates Burbank High (2,457 students), Burroughs High (2,283 students), and John Muir Middle (1,353 students). See the Burbank Unified district page for the complete list.