Enrollment
216
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080267000162
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burlington High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burlington High School
Burlington High School is a mid-sized high school in Burlington, Colorado, enrolling 216 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 91% of Colorado schools and 30% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #149, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (46%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j spends $10,242 per pupil, 37% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 57 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 216 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j also operates Burlington Elementary School (320 students) and Burlington Middle School (206 students) alongside Burlington High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Burlington High School compares
Burlington High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j, which includes Burlington High School.
$10,242
Per student
-37%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 44.7%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Burlington on the city page.
Is Burlington High School a good school?
Burlington High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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