- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
Luther Burbank Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Luther Burbank Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063581006118
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther Burbank Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #14 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.8:1
- large classes for California
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Luther Burbank Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Burbank Elementary ranks #14 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Santa Rosa Elementary · California
NCES ID 063581006118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Luther Burbank Elementary held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 063581006118 · Santa Rosa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 27.8:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students)
Luther Burbank Elementary held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 14.0 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
- Cesar Chavez L
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
773 students
- Santa Rosa Fre
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
525 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Elementary
468 students
- Steele Lane El
Steele Lane Elementary
447 students
- Santa Rosa Cha
Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts
384 students
- This school
Luther Burbank Elementary
334 students
What this shows Luther Burbank Elementary reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luther Burbank Elementary compares
Luther Burbank 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.1%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.3%
White 8.1%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Luther Burbank Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Luther Burbank Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Chavez Language Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steele Lane Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa Charter School for the Arts | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Rosa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Standard public school
773 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle
Standard public school
708 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Sheppard Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mattie Washburn Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Roseland Creek Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
Standard public school
525 students 23.9:1 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luther Burbank Elementary
How many students attend Luther Burbank Elementary?
Luther Burbank Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Burbank Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Burbank Elementary is 27.8:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Luther Burbank Elementary?
64.9% 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 79.3% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther Burbank Elementary?
Luther Burbank Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Luther Burbank Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Burbank Elementary ranks #14 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa Elementary?
Besides Luther Burbank Elementary, Santa Rosa Elementary also operates Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students), Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) (525 students), and Hidden Valley Elementary (468 students). See the Santa Rosa Elementary district page for the complete list.