- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burbank, CA
George Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060645000580
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Burbank, CA.
School address
District: Burbank Unified · California
NCES ID 060645000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
George Washington Elementary held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 060645000580 · Burbank, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 22:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Burbank High (2,457 students)
George Washington Elementary held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George Washington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burbank High
Burbank High
2,457 students
- Burroughs High
Burroughs High
2,283 students
- John Muir Midd
John Muir Middle
1,353 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Middle
1,030 students
- Dolores Huerta 931
Dolores Huerta Middle
931 students
- This school 440
George Washington Elementary
440 students
What this shows George Washington Elementary reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Elementary compares
George Washington 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$14,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
White 42.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 5.0%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, George Washington Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burbank Unified reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burroughs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dolores Huerta Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,283
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Burbank
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Joaquin Miller Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Ralph Emerson Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Bret Harte Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
R. L. Stevenson Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 21.7:1 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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elementary
How many students attend George Washington Elementary?
George Washington Elementary has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burbank, CA. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Elementary?
47.5% of students at George Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Burbank, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elementary?
George Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 George Washington Elementary rank among elementary schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Burbank, 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 Burbank on the city page.
What other schools are in Burbank Unified?
Besides George Washington Elementary, Burbank Unified also operates Burbank High (2,457 students), Burroughs High (2,283 students), and John Muir Middle (1,353 students). See the Burbank Unified district page for the complete list.