- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, CO
Burlington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burlington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080267000160
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlington Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Burlington, CO.
School address
District: Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j · Colorado
NCES ID 080267000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Burlington Elementary School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 080267000160 · Burlington, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 16:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington High School (216 students)
Burlington Elementary School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Burlington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Burlington Elementary School
320 students
- Burlington Hig
Burlington High School
216 students
- Burlington Mid
Burlington Middle School
206 students
What this shows Burlington Elementary School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burlington Elementary School compares
Burlington Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Colorado - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$10,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Burlington Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j reports $10,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burlington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burlington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burlington Elementary School
How many students attend Burlington Elementary School?
Burlington Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, CO. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary School is 16:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burlington Elementary School?
45.4% of students at Burlington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burlington Elementary School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Burlington, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington Elementary School?
Burlington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Burlington, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j?
Besides Burlington Elementary School, Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j also operates Burlington High School (216 students) and Burlington Middle School (206 students). See the Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j district page for the complete list.