- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, KS
Burlington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burlington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200429002001
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlington Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burlington, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Burlington Elementary School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 200429002001 · Burlington, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 13.4:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington High (246 students)
Burlington Elementary School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Burlington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Burlington Elementary School
322 students
- Burlington Hig
Burlington High
246 students
- Burlington Mid
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8
242 students
What this shows Burlington Elementary School reports 322 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 Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 14% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Kansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,836
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Burlington Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burlington reports $19,836 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burlington Elementary School
How many students attend Burlington Elementary School?
Burlington Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, KS. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% lower 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?
36.9% of students at Burlington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burlington Elementary School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Burlington, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington Elementary School?
Burlington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 #2 of 3 public schools in Burlington, KS. 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?
Besides Burlington Elementary School, Burlington also operates Burlington High (246 students) and Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 (242 students). See the Burlington district page for the complete list.