Enrollment
225
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, WI
Dr Edward G Dyer School
Federal NCES profile for Dr Edward G Dyer School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550189002462
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Edward G Dyer School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Edward G Dyer School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Edward G Dyer School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Burlington, WI.
School address
District: Burlington Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550189002462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Edward G Dyer School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Edward G Dyer School
Dr Edward G Dyer School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Burlington, Wisconsin, enrolling 225 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Dr Edward G Dyer School is leaner than roughly 97% of Wisconsin schools and 44% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 225 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 352 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Burlington's public schools, it stands alongside Wheatland Center Elementary (644 students): Dr Edward G Dyer School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8:1 vs 16.5:1).
Burlington Area School District also operates Burlington High (880 students) and Nettie E Karcher School (779 students) alongside Dr Edward G Dyer 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 Dr Edward G Dyer School compares
Dr Edward G Dyer School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 3% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Dr Edward G Dyer School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington Area School District, which includes Dr Edward G Dyer School.
$13,810
Per student
-7%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 44.8%
Federal 8.3%
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 Dr Edward G Dyer School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nettie E Karcher School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waller Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winkler Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Edward G Dyer School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wheatland Center Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Randall Consolidated School
Standard public school
560 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Cooper Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Waller Elementary
Standard public school
247 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Winkler Elementary
Standard public school
207 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Lyons Center
Standard public school
154 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Edward G Dyer School
How many students attend Dr Edward G Dyer School?
Dr Edward G Dyer School has 225 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Edward G Dyer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Edward G Dyer School is 8:1, which is 44% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 49% 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 Dr Edward G Dyer School?
23.4% of students at Dr Edward G Dyer School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Edward G Dyer School?
The largest demographic group at Dr Edward G Dyer School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Burlington, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Edward G Dyer School?
Dr Edward G Dyer School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Edward G Dyer School rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Edward G Dyer School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Burlington, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
Is Dr Edward G Dyer School a good school?
Dr Edward G Dyer School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Wisconsin 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 Burlington Area School District?
Besides Dr Edward G Dyer School, Burlington Area School District also operates Burlington High (880 students), Nettie E Karcher School (779 students), and Cooper Elementary (395 students). See the Burlington Area School District district page for the complete list.
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