- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, WY
Burlington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Burlington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560142000049
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlington Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Burlington, WY.
School address
District: Big Horn County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560142000049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Burlington Elementary shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 560142000049 · Burlington, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 10.8:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (439 students)
Burlington Elementary shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Burlington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
439 students
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain Elementary
322 students
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain Middle School
250 students
- This school 119
Burlington Elementary
119 students
- Burlington Hig 69
Burlington High School
69 students
- Burlington Mid 52
Burlington Middle School
52 students
What this shows Burlington Elementary reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burlington Elementary compares
Burlington Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▲ 10% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$19,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Burlington Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Big Horn County School District #1 reports $19,661 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burlington High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burlington Middle School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burlington Elementary
How many students attend Burlington Elementary?
Burlington Elementary has 119 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, WY. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 31% 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?
30.1% of students at Burlington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Burlington Elementary is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Burlington, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington Elementary?
Burlington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Burlington, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Big Horn County School District #1?
Besides Burlington Elementary, Big Horn County School District #1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (439 students), Rocky Mountain Elementary (322 students), and Rocky Mountain Middle School (250 students). See the Big Horn County School District #1 district page for the complete list.