- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baldwin Park, CA
Charles Bursch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charles Bursch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060369000325
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Bursch Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #12 of 12
- elementary schools in Baldwin Park · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.2:1
- large classes for California
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Bursch Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Bursch Elementary ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Baldwin Park, CA.
School address
District: Baldwin Park Unified · California
NCES ID 060369000325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Charles Bursch Elementary held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 060369000325 · Baldwin Park, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 29.2:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Sierra Vista High (1,650 students)
Charles Bursch Elementary held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Charles Bursch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sierra Vista H
Sierra Vista High
1,650 students
- Baldwin Park H
Baldwin Park High
1,260 students
- Sierra Vista M
Sierra Vista Middle
709 students
- Ernest R. Gedd
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary
662 students
- Vineland Eleme 604
Vineland Elementary
604 students
- This school 409
Charles Bursch Elementary
409 students
What this shows Charles Bursch Elementary reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Bursch Elementary compares
Charles Bursch Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$19,020
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.6%
Asian 15.2%
White 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Charles Bursch Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baldwin Park Unified reports $19,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Bursch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest R. Geddes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vineland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Bursch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 34.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Baldwin Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ernest R. Geddes Elementary
Standard public school
662 students 34.8:1 students per teacher
Vineland Elementary
Standard public school
604 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Bp Stem Academy
Standard public school
565 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 31.8:1 students per teacher
Tracy Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Kenmore Elementary
Standard public school
437 students 23:1 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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Bursch Elementary
How many students attend Charles Bursch Elementary?
Charles Bursch Elementary has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baldwin Park, CA. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Bursch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Bursch Elementary is 29.2:1, which is 36% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles Bursch Elementary?
81.2% of students at Charles Bursch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Bursch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charles Bursch Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Baldwin Park, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Bursch Elementary?
Charles Bursch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Charles Bursch Elementary rank among elementary schools in Baldwin Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Bursch Elementary ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Baldwin Park, 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 Baldwin Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin Park Unified?
Besides Charles Bursch Elementary, Baldwin Park Unified also operates Sierra Vista High (1,650 students), Baldwin Park High (1,260 students), and Sierra Vista Middle (709 students). See the Baldwin Park Unified district page for the complete list.