Enrollment
312
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vancouver, WA
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530270002211
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 28
- schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch has class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch ranks #9 of 28 schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Evergreen School District (Clark) · Washington
NCES ID 530270002211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Vancouver, Washington, enrolling 312 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.6:1, Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch is leaner than roughly 91% of Washington schools and 34% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 312 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 361 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Vancouver's public schools, it stands alongside Pioneer Elementary School (550 students): Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 15.7:1).
Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Union High School (1,989 students) and Heritage High School (1,569 students) alongside Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch.
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 Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch compares
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 5% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Washington - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$17,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evergreen School District (Clark), which includes Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch.
$17,414
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 67.0%
Federal 13.5%
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 Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,427
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Vancouver
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Marrion Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Sifton Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Endeavour Elementary School
Standard public school
471 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Burton Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch
How many students attend Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch?
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vancouver, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch is 11.6:1, which is 34% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 26% 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 Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch?
47.2% of students at Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch?
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch rank among schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch ranks #9 of 28 schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vancouver on the city page.
Is Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch a good school?
Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Washington 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 Evergreen School District (Clark)?
Besides Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary Sch, Evergreen School District (Clark) also operates Union High School (1,989 students), Heritage High School (1,569 students), and Mountain View High School (1,523 students). See the Evergreen School District (Clark) district page for the complete list.
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