- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roanoke, VA
Burlington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Burlington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510333001444
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #24 of 27
- schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlington Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Elementary ranks #24 of 27 schools in Roanoke, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333001444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Burlington Elementary grew from 483 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 510333001444 · Roanoke, VA Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 15.1:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: William Byrd High (1,134 students)
Burlington Elementary grew from 483 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Burlington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Byrd H
William Byrd High
1,134 students
- Cave Spring Hi
Cave Spring High
1,046 students
- Northside High
Northside High
919 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High
832 students
- William Byrd M
William Byrd Middle
802 students
- This school
Burlington Elementary
530 students
What this shows Burlington Elementary reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burlington Elementary compares
Burlington Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 36% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Virginia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$13,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 5.8%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Burlington Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke County Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burlington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Byrd Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Roanoke
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Round Hill Elementary
Standard public school
720 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Fallon Park Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Preston Park Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Cave Spring Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Green Valley Elementary
Standard public school
483 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burlington Elementary
How many students attend Burlington Elementary?
Burlington Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roanoke, VA. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burlington Elementary?
78.1% of students at Burlington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Burlington Elementary is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Roanoke, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington Elementary?
Burlington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 rank among schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Elementary ranks #24 of 27 schools in Roanoke, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roanoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Besides Burlington Elementary, Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students), Cave Spring High (1,046 students), and Northside High (919 students). See the Roanoke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.