Enrollment
516
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rexburg, ID
Burton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160192000336
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burton Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rexburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Burton Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rexburg, ID.
School address
District: Madison District · Idaho
NCES ID 160192000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burton Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burton Elementary School
Burton Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rexburg, Idaho, enrolling 516 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.1% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 516 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
The surrounding Madison District spends $8,120 per pupil, 32% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Madison District also operates Madison Senior High School (1,299 students) and Madison Junior High School (1,261 students) alongside Burton Elementary 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 Burton Elementary School compares
Burton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 21% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Idaho - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,120
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Burton Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison District, which includes Burton Elementary School.
$8,120
Per student
-32%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 55.6%
Federal 21.7%
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 Burton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Burton Elementary School
How many students attend Burton Elementary School?
Burton Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rexburg, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burton Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burton Elementary School?
23.1% of students at Burton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burton Elementary School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Rexburg, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burton Elementary School?
Burton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Burton Elementary School rank among schools in Rexburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Burton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rexburg, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rexburg on the city page.
Is Burton Elementary School a good school?
Burton Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho 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 Madison District?
Besides Burton Elementary School, Madison District also operates Madison Senior High School (1,299 students), Madison Junior High School (1,261 students), and Madison Middle School (878 students). See the Madison District district page for the complete list.
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