Enrollment
322
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burlington Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burlington Elementary School
Burlington Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Burlington, Kansas, enrolling 322 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.9% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 318 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Burlington spends $20,521 per pupil, 33% above the Kansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Burlington also operates Burlington High (246 students) and Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 (242 students) alongside Burlington Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Burlington Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,521
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington, which includes Burlington Elementary School.
$20,521
Per student
+33%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 43.3%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Burlington on the city page.
Is Burlington Elementary School a good school?
Burlington Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas 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?
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.
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