- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burnsville, NC
Burnsville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Burnsville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370507002025
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burnsville Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Burnsville Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burnsville Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Burnsville, NC.
School address
District: Yancey County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370507002025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Burnsville Elementary grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 370507002025 · Burnsville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 18.4:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Heritage High (642 students)
Burnsville Elementary grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Burnsville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Herit
Mountain Heritage High
642 students
- Blue Ridge Ele
Blue Ridge Elementary
382 students
- This school
Burnsville Elementary
350 students
- East Yancey Mi
East Yancey Middle
259 students
- Cane River Mid 210
Cane River Middle
210 students
- Micaville Elem 188
Micaville Elementary
188 students
What this shows Burnsville Elementary reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burnsville Elementary compares
Burnsville Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 0% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$14,455
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Burnsville Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yancey County Schools reports $14,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burnsville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Heritage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Yancey Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane River Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Micaville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burnsville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Burnsville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burnsville Elementary
How many students attend Burnsville Elementary?
Burnsville Elementary has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burnsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnsville Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burnsville Elementary?
66.1% of students at Burnsville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burnsville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Burnsville Elementary is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Burnsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnsville Elementary?
Burnsville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Burnsville Elementary rank among public schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Burnsville Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Burnsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burnsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Yancey County Schools?
Besides Burnsville Elementary, Yancey County Schools also operates Mountain Heritage High (642 students), Blue Ridge Elementary (382 students), and East Yancey Middle (259 students). See the Yancey County Schools district page for the complete list.