- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, KY
Burlington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burlington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210051000082
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlington Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Burlington, KY.
School address
District: Boone County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210051000082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Burlington Elementary School held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 210051000082 · Burlington, KY Other · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 14.1:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
Burlington Elementary School held near 661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Burlington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- Randall K. Coo
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- Boone County H
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- Gray Middle Sc
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 689
Burlington Elementary School
689 students
What this shows Burlington Elementary School reports 689 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 Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Burlington Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burlington Elementary School
How many students attend Burlington Elementary School?
Burlington Elementary School has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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?
42.9% of students at Burlington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burlington Elementary School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Burlington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington Elementary School?
Burlington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Burlington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone County?
Besides Burlington Elementary School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.