Enrollment
151
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlingame, KS
Burlingame Junior/Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Burlingame Junior/Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200426001161
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlingame Junior/Senior High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 151
- students enrolled
Burlingame Junior/Senior High has class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Burlingame Public School · Kansas
NCES ID 200426001161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burlingame Junior/Senior High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burlingame Junior/Senior High
Burlingame Junior/Senior High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Burlingame, Kansas, enrolling 151 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 151 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 184 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #134, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 151 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 57 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 151 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Burlingame's public schools, it stands alongside Burlingame Elementary (142 students): Burlingame Junior/Senior High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.2:1).
Its district, Burlingame Public School, also runs Burlingame Elementary (142 students).
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 Junior/Senior High compares
Burlingame Junior/Senior High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 9% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Kansas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$15,619
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.7 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 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Burlingame Junior/Senior High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlingame Public School, which includes Burlingame Junior/Senior High.
$15,619
Per student
+1%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.1%
State 81.1%
Federal 7.8%
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 Junior/Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlingame Junior/Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Burlingame
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~151 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Burlingame Junior/Senior High
How many students attend Burlingame Junior/Senior High?
Burlingame Junior/Senior High has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlingame, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlingame Junior/Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlingame Junior/Senior High is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burlingame Junior/Senior High?
46.5% of students at Burlingame Junior/Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlingame Junior/Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Burlingame Junior/Senior High is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Burlingame, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlingame Junior/Senior High?
Burlingame Junior/Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
Is Burlingame Junior/Senior High a good school?
Burlingame Junior/Senior High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kansas 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 Public School?
Besides Burlingame Junior/Senior High, Burlingame Public School also operates Burlingame Elementary (142 students). See the Burlingame Public School district page for the complete list.
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