- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-200 students YoY
Dr Edward G Dyer School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-50.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-200 students YoY 550189002462 · Burlington, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 8:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington High (880 students)
Dr Edward G Dyer School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-50.3%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Dr Edward G Dyer School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Hig
Burlington High
880 students
- Nettie E Karch
Nettie E Karcher School
779 students
- Cooper Element
Cooper Elementary
395 students
- Waller Element 247
Waller Elementary
247 students
- This school 225
Dr Edward G Dyer School
225 students
- Winkler Elemen 207
Winkler Elementary
207 students
What this shows Dr Edward G Dyer School reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Edward G Dyer School compares
Dr Edward G Dyer School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,449
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Burlington Area School District reports $14,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~225 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), down 200.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.