Enrollment
1,016
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Burlington, IA
Burlington Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Burlington Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190579000181
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington Community High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlington Community High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Community High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Burlington, IA.
School address
District: Burlington Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190579000181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burlington Community High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burlington Community High School
Burlington Community High School is a higher-need, large high school in Burlington, Iowa, enrolling 1,016 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 56.8% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,016 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #40, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 495 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,016 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Burlington Comm School District also operates Edward Stone Middle School (452 students) and Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (412 students) alongside Burlington Community High School.
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 Burlington Community High School compares
Burlington Community High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 56% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,016
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Iowa - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
73.7%
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
$13,983
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 353 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 65.4%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Burlington Community High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington Comm School District, which includes Burlington Community High School.
$13,983
Per student
+9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 57.5%
Federal 16.2%
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 Burlington Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Stone Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aldo Leopold Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Hawk Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlington Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,016 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Burlington Community High School
How many students attend Burlington Community High School?
Burlington Community High School has 1,016 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burlington, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Community High School is 16.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burlington Community High School?
56.8% of students at Burlington Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Burlington Community High School is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Burlington, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington Community High School?
Burlington Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burlington Community High School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Community High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Burlington, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burlington on the city page.
Is Burlington Community High School a good school?
Burlington Community High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa. 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 Burlington Comm School District?
Besides Burlington Community High School, Burlington Comm School District also operates Edward Stone Middle School (452 students), Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (412 students), and Black Hawk Elementary School (305 students). See the Burlington Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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