- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, ND
Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381873000646
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Dakota schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 415
- students enrolled
Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: United 7 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381873000646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 381873000646 · Burlington, ND Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 15.4:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Des Lacs-Burlington High School (294 students)
Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
How Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School compares
Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 56% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 85% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for United 7 reports $13,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Lacs-Burlington High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School
How many students attend Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School?
Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, ND. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School?
12.4% of students at Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Burlington, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School?
Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 United 7?
Besides Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School, United 7 also operates Des Lacs-Burlington High School (294 students). See the United 7 district page for the complete list.