- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Buri Buri Elementary held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 063753006341 · South San Francisco, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 23.4:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South San Francisco High (1,239 students)
Buri Buri Elementary held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Buri Buri Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South San Fran
South San Francisco High
1,239 students
- El Camino High
El Camino High
1,053 students
- Alta Loma Midd
Alta Loma Middle
652 students
- This school
Buri Buri Elementary
584 students
- Parkway Height
Parkway Heights Middle
573 students
- Monte Verde El
Monte Verde Elementary
517 students
What this shows Buri Buri Elementary reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buri Buri Elementary compares
Buri Buri 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,792
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
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
District finance for South San Francisco Unified reports $18,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,053
- 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
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 (~584 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.