- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merced, CA
Luther Burbank Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Luther Burbank Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062460003693
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther Burbank Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools.
- #4 of 19
- elementary schools in Merced · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.6:1
- large classes for California
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Luther Burbank Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Burbank Elementary ranks #4 of 19 elementary schools in Merced, CA.
School address
District: Merced City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062460003693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Luther Burbank Elementary grew from 678 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 062460003693 · Merced, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 28.6:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Rudolph Rivera Elementary (917 students)
Luther Burbank Elementary grew from 678 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Luther Burbank Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rudolph Rivera
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
917 students
- Donn B. Chenow
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
722 students
- This school
Luther Burbank Elementary
716 students
- Allan Peterson
Allan Peterson Elementary
690 students
- Joe Stefani
Joe Stefani
641 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover Middle
629 students
What this shows Luther Burbank Elementary reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luther Burbank Elementary compares
Luther Burbank Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$15,186
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 716 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
White 18.2%
Asian 10.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Luther Burbank Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Merced City Elementary reports $15,186 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luther Burbank Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolph Rivera Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allan Peterson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Stefani | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther Burbank Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Merced
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
1,055 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Farmdale Elementary
Standard public school
919 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 29.6:1 students per teacher
Mcswain Elementary
Standard public school
912 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Allan Peterson Elementary
Standard public school
690 students 28.8:1 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 (~716 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luther Burbank Elementary
How many students attend Luther Burbank Elementary?
Luther Burbank Elementary has 716 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merced, CA. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Burbank Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Burbank Elementary is 28.6:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Luther Burbank Elementary?
59.3% of students at Luther Burbank Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther Burbank Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Luther Burbank Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Merced, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther Burbank Elementary?
Luther Burbank Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Luther Burbank Elementary rank among elementary schools in Merced?
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Burbank Elementary ranks #4 of 19 elementary schools in Merced, 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 Merced on the city page.
What other schools are in Merced City Elementary?
Besides Luther Burbank Elementary, Merced City Elementary also operates Rudolph Rivera Elementary (917 students), Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary (722 students), and Allan Peterson Elementary (690 students). See the Merced City Elementary district page for the complete list.