- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlingame, KS
Burlingame Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Burlingame Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200426001160
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlingame Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 142
- students enrolled
Burlingame Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Burlingame Public School · Kansas
NCES ID 200426001160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Burlingame Elementary shrank from 145 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 200426001160 · Burlingame, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 14.2:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlingame Junior/Senior High (151 students)
Burlingame Elementary shrank from 145 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How Burlingame Elementary compares
Burlingame Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 1% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$15,474
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Burlingame Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Burlingame Public School reports $15,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burlingame Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame Junior/Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlingame Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Burlingame
1 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 (~142 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burlingame Elementary
How many students attend Burlingame Elementary?
Burlingame Elementary has 142 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlingame, KS. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlingame Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlingame Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burlingame Elementary?
42.1% of students at Burlingame Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlingame Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Burlingame Elementary is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Burlingame, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlingame Elementary?
Burlingame Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Burlingame Public School?
Besides Burlingame Elementary, Burlingame Public School also operates Burlingame Junior/Senior High (151 students). See the Burlingame Public School district page for the complete list.