Enrollment
206
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlington, CO
Burlington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Burlington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080267000161
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burlington Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Burlington Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Burlington, CO.
School address
District: Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j · Colorado
NCES ID 080267000161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burlington Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burlington Middle School
Burlington Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Burlington, Colorado, enrolling 206 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 206 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 135 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% 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.
Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j also operates Burlington Elementary School (320 students) and Burlington High School (216 students) alongside Burlington Middle 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 Middle School compares
Burlington Middle 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 38% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Burlington Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j, which includes Burlington Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burlington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burlington Middle 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
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary 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 (~206 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Burlington Middle School
How many students attend Burlington Middle School?
Burlington Middle School has 206 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlington, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burlington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burlington Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% 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 Middle School?
53.0% of students at Burlington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burlington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Burlington Middle School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Burlington, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burlington Middle School?
Burlington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burlington Middle School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Burlington Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Burlington Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Middle School, Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j also operates Burlington Elementary School (320 students) and Burlington High School (216 students). See the Burlington Public School District No. Re-6j district page for the complete list.
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