Enrollment
584
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South San Francisco, CA
Buri Buri Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Buri Buri Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063753006341
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buri Buri Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in South San Francisco · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Buri Buri Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buri Buri Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in South San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: South San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063753006341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buri Buri Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buri Buri Elementary
Buri Buri Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in South San Francisco, California, enrolling 584 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the California average.
Enrollment of 584 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,377 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #452.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and Asian (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among South San Francisco's elementary schools, it stands alongside Spruce Elementary (384 students): Buri Buri Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.4:1 vs 21.3:1).
South San Francisco Unified also operates South San Francisco High (1,239 students) and El Camino High (1,053 students) alongside Buri Buri 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 Buri Buri Elementary compares
Buri Buri 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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
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
- 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 37.5%
Asian 37.2%
White 13.2%
Two or More 10.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Buri Buri Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South San Francisco Unified, which includes Buri Buri Elementary.
$17,183
Per student
+4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.0%
State 16.7%
Federal 7.3%
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 Buri Buri Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta Loma Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkway Heights Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Verde Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buri Buri Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in South San Francisco
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spruce Elementary
Standard public school
384 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Martin Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
359 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Sunshine Gardens Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Los Cerritos Elementary
Standard public school
304 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~584 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Buri Buri Elementary
How many students attend Buri Buri Elementary?
Buri Buri Elementary has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South San Francisco, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buri Buri Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buri Buri Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buri Buri Elementary?
23.3% of students at Buri Buri Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buri Buri Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Buri Buri Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 37.5% of enrollment, in South San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buri Buri Elementary?
Buri Buri Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Buri Buri Elementary rank among elementary schools in South San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Buri Buri Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco on the city page.
Is Buri Buri Elementary a good school?
Buri Buri Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 South San Francisco Unified?
Besides Buri Buri Elementary, South San Francisco Unified also operates South San Francisco High (1,239 students), El Camino High (1,053 students), and Alta Loma Middle (652 students). See the South San Francisco Unified district page for the complete list.
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