- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530078000155
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Burlington Edison High School held near 1,091 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.9 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 530078000155 · Burlington, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,047 enr · 17.7:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lucille Umbarger Elementary (619 students)
Burlington Edison High School held near 1,091 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.9 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Burlington Edison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Burlington Edison High School
1,047 students
- Lucille Umbarg
Lucille Umbarger Elementary
619 students
- Bay View Eleme 418
Bay View Elementary
418 students
- Edison Element 390
Edison Elementary
390 students
- Allen Elementa 386
Allen Elementary
386 students
- West View Elem 353
West View Elementary
353 students
What this shows Burlington Edison High School reports 1,047 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burlington Edison High School compares
Burlington Edison High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,773
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Burlington-Edison School District reports $20,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,047 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,139 (2022-23) → 1,091 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
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 47/100 (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).
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.
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.