- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burlington, KS
Burlington High
Federal NCES profile for Burlington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200429000178
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlington High has class sizes smaller than 83% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Burlington, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Burlington High held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 200429000178 · Burlington, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 10.7:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington Elementary School (322 students)
Burlington High held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Burlington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Ele
Burlington Elementary School
322 students
- This school
Burlington High
246 students
- Burlington Mid
Burlington Middle School 5 - 8
242 students
What this shows Burlington High reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burlington High compares
Burlington High 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 28% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Kansas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$19,836
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Burlington High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlington High'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 high 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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Burlington High
How many students attend Burlington High?
Burlington High has 246 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burlington, KS. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington High is 10.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 32% 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 High?
30.9% of students at Burlington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington High?
The largest demographic group at Burlington High is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Burlington, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington High?
Burlington High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington High ranks #1 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 High, Burlington also operates Burlington Elementary School (322 students) and Burlington Middle School 5 - 8 (242 students). See the Burlington district page for the complete list.