Enrollment
452
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward Stone Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward Stone Middle School
Edward Stone Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Burlington, Iowa, enrolling 452 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 60.7% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 452 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 155 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #154, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 356 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 452 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Burlington Comm School District also operates Burlington Community High School (1,016 students) and Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (412 students) alongside Edward Stone Middle 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 Edward Stone Middle School compares
Edward Stone Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,983
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington Comm School District, which includes Edward Stone Middle School.
$13,983
Per student
+9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 57.5%
Federal 16.2%
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 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
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~452 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Edward Stone Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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