- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlington, WA
Lucille Umbarger Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lucille Umbarger Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530078000157
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucille Umbarger Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucille Umbarger Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucille Umbarger Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Burlington, WA.
School address
District: Burlington-Edison School District · Washington
NCES ID 530078000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Lucille Umbarger Elementary grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 530078000157 · Burlington, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 14.7:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington Edison High School (1,047 students)
Lucille Umbarger Elementary grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lucille Umbarger Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Edi
Burlington Edison High School
1,047 students
- This school
Lucille Umbarger Elementary
619 students
- Bay View Eleme 418
Bay View Elementary
418 students
- Edison Element 390
Edison Elementary
390 students
- Allen Elementa 386
Allen Elementary
386 students
- West View Elem 353
West View Elementary
353 students
What this shows Lucille Umbarger Elementary reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucille Umbarger Elementary compares
Lucille Umbarger Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$20,773
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
White 32.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Lucille Umbarger Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burlington-Edison School District reports $20,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucille Umbarger Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Edison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay View Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allen Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucille Umbarger Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucille Umbarger Elementary
How many students attend Lucille Umbarger Elementary?
Lucille Umbarger Elementary has 619 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlington, WA. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucille Umbarger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucille Umbarger Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Lucille Umbarger Elementary?
63.2% of students at Lucille Umbarger Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucille Umbarger Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lucille Umbarger Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment, in Burlington, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucille Umbarger Elementary?
Lucille Umbarger Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Lucille Umbarger Elementary rank among elementary schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucille Umbarger Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Burlington, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington-Edison School District?
Besides Lucille Umbarger Elementary, Burlington-Edison School District also operates Burlington Edison High School (1,047 students), Bay View Elementary (418 students), and Edison Elementary (390 students). See the Burlington-Edison School District district page for the complete list.