- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Burlington, CO
Burlington High School
Federal NCES profile for Burlington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080267000162
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlington High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burlington, CO.
School address
District: Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j · Colorado
NCES ID 080267000162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Burlington High School held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 080267000162 · Burlington, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 21.6:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington Elementary School (320 students)
Burlington High School held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Burlington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Ele
Burlington Elementary School
320 students
- This school
Burlington High School
216 students
- Burlington Mid
Burlington Middle School
206 students
What this shows Burlington High School reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burlington High School compares
Burlington High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▲ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$10,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
White 45.8%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Burlington High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j reports $10,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burlington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burlington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burlington High School
How many students attend Burlington High School?
Burlington High School has 216 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burlington, CO. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington High School is 21.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burlington High School?
47.9% of students at Burlington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington High School?
The largest demographic group at Burlington High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Burlington, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington High School?
Burlington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burlington High School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Burlington, CO. 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 Public School District No. Re-6j?
Besides Burlington High School, Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j also operates Burlington Elementary School (320 students) and Burlington Middle School (206 students). See the Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j district page for the complete list.