- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burlington, IA
Edward Stone Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edward Stone Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190579000186
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward Stone Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward Stone Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Stone Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Burlington, IA.
School address
District: Burlington Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190579000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Edward Stone Middle School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 190579000186 · Burlington, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 14.6:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington Community High School (1,016 students)
Edward Stone Middle School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Edward Stone Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Com
Burlington Community High School
1,016 students
- This school
Edward Stone Middle School
452 students
- Aldo Leopold I
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
412 students
- Black Hawk Ele 305
Black Hawk Elementary School
305 students
- Sunnyside Elem 298
Sunnyside Elementary School
298 students
- North Hill Ele 268
North Hill Elementary School
268 students
What this shows Edward Stone Middle School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward Stone Middle School compares
Edward Stone Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Iowa - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.7%
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
$14,619
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 180 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 78.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
African American 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Edward Stone Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Burlington Comm School District reports $14,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward Stone Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aldo Leopold Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Hawk Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward Stone Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward Stone Middle School
How many students attend Edward Stone Middle School?
Edward Stone Middle School has 452 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burlington, IA. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Stone Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Stone Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% 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 Edward Stone Middle School?
60.7% of students at Edward Stone Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward Stone Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edward Stone Middle School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Burlington, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward Stone Middle School?
Edward Stone Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Edward Stone Middle School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Stone Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Burlington, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington Comm School District?
Besides Edward Stone Middle School, Burlington Comm School District also operates Burlington Community High School (1,016 students), Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (412 students), and Black Hawk Elementary School (305 students). See the Burlington Comm School District district page for the complete list.