- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Porterville, CA
Burton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Burton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060657000589
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burton Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 19
- elementary schools in Porterville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Burton Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burton Elementary ranks #5 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, CA.
School address
District: Burton Elementary · California
NCES ID 060657000589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Burton Elementary shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 060657000589 · Porterville, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 21.9:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit Charter Academy (2,423 students)
Burton Elementary shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Burton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summit Charter
Summit Charter Academy
2,423 students
- Burton Middle 586
Burton Middle
586 students
- William R. Buc 499
William R. Buckley Elementary
499 students
- Jim Maples Aca 466
Jim Maples Academy
466 students
- This school 437
Burton Elementary
437 students
- Oak Grove Elem 393
Oak Grove Elementary
393 students
What this shows Burton Elementary reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burton Elementary compares
Burton Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$17,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.5%
Two or More 10.5%
White 8.2%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Burton Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burton Elementary reports $17,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William R. Buckley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jim Maples Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Porterville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Santa Fe Elementary
Standard public school
809 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Westfield Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Olive Street Elementary
Standard public school
624 students 26:1 students per teacher
Vandalia Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
John J. Doyle Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Alta Vista Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burton Elementary
How many students attend Burton Elementary?
Burton Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Porterville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burton Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burton Elementary?
75.5% of students at Burton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Burton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment, in Porterville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burton Elementary?
Burton Elementary 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 Burton Elementary rank among elementary schools in Porterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Burton Elementary ranks #5 of 19 elementary schools in Porterville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Porterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Burton Elementary?
Besides Burton Elementary, Burton Elementary also operates Summit Charter Academy (2,423 students), Burton Middle (586 students), and William R. Buckley Elementary (499 students). See the Burton Elementary district page for the complete list.