Enrollment
1,115
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burlingame, CA
Burlingame Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Burlingame Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060648000581
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlingame Intermediate earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Burlingame · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlingame Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlingame Intermediate ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Burlingame, CA.
School address
District: Burlingame Elementary · California
NCES ID 060648000581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burlingame Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burlingame Intermediate
Burlingame Intermediate is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Burlingame, California, enrolling 1,115 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.9% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,115 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 313 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #250, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 743 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Burlingame Elementary also operates Mckinley Elementary (541 students) and Lincoln Elementary (415 students) alongside Burlingame Intermediate.
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 Burlingame Intermediate compares
Burlingame Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,115
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,432
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 743 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
White 34.4%
Asian 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 15.1%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Burlingame Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlingame Elementary, which includes Burlingame Intermediate.
$13,432
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 62.1%
Federal 3.3%
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 Burlingame Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlingame Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle 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 (~1,115 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Burlingame Intermediate
How many students attend Burlingame Intermediate?
Burlingame Intermediate has 1,115 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burlingame, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlingame Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlingame Intermediate is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burlingame Intermediate?
7.9% of students at Burlingame Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlingame Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Burlingame Intermediate is White at 34.4% of enrollment, in Burlingame, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlingame Intermediate?
Burlingame Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burlingame Intermediate rank among public schools in Burlingame?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlingame Intermediate ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Burlingame, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burlingame on the city page.
Is Burlingame Intermediate a good school?
Burlingame Intermediate earns 28/100 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 Burlingame Elementary?
Besides Burlingame Intermediate, Burlingame Elementary also operates Mckinley Elementary (541 students), Lincoln Elementary (415 students), and Washington Elementary (410 students). See the Burlingame Elementary district page for the complete list.
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