Enrollment
1,047
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Burlington, WA
Burlington Edison High School
Federal NCES profile for Burlington Edison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530078000155
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington Edison High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlington Edison High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Edison High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Burlington, WA.
School address
District: Burlington-Edison School District · Washington
NCES ID 530078000155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burlington Edison High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burlington Edison High School
Burlington Edison High School is a large high school in Burlington, Washington, enrolling 1,047 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,047 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (43%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Burlington's high schools, it stands alongside Burlington-Edison Alternative School (4 students): Burlington Edison High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 2:1).
Burlington-Edison School District also operates Lucille Umbarger Elementary (619 students) and Bay View Elementary (418 students) alongside Burlington Edison 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 Edison High School compares
Burlington Edison High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 5% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,047 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,047
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Washington - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$19,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
White 43.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Burlington Edison High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington-Edison School District, which includes Burlington Edison High School.
$19,186
Per student
-2%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 63.5%
Federal 18.6%
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 Edison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucille Umbarger Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bay View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allen Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West View Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlington Edison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Burlington
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,047 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Burlington Edison High School
How many students attend Burlington Edison High School?
Burlington Edison High School has 1,047 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burlington, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Edison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Edison High School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burlington Edison High School?
47.2% of students at Burlington Edison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington Edison High School?
The largest demographic group at Burlington Edison High School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in Burlington, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington Edison High School?
Burlington Edison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Edison High School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Edison High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Burlington, WA. 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 Edison High School a good school?
Burlington Edison High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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-Edison School District?
Besides Burlington Edison High School, Burlington-Edison School District also operates Lucille Umbarger Elementary (619 students), Bay View Elementary (418 students), and Edison Elementary (390 students). See the Burlington-Edison School District district page for the complete list.
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