- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burbank, CA
Luther Burbank Middle
Federal NCES profile for Luther Burbank Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060645000571
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther Burbank Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.8:1
- large classes for California
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Luther Burbank Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Burbank Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Burbank, CA.
School address
District: Burbank Unified · California
NCES ID 060645000571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+118 students YoY
Luther Burbank Middle grew from 849 students in 2022-23 to 967 in 2023-24 (+13.9%).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+118 students YoY 060645000571 · Burbank, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,030 enr · 27.8:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Burbank High (2,457 students)
Luther Burbank Middle grew from 849 students in 2022-23 to 967 in 2023-24 (+13.9%). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Luther Burbank Middle 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
- This school
Luther Burbank Middle
1,030 students
- Dolores Huerta 931
Dolores Huerta Middle
931 students
- Thomas Jeffers 758
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
758 students
What this shows Luther Burbank Middle reports 1,030 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luther Burbank Middle compares
Luther Burbank Middle 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,030 | top 11% | - | - |
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.
1,030
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
White 37.9%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 6.7%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Luther Burbank Middle 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 Luther Burbank Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burroughs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dolores Huerta Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther Burbank Middle'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
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Burbank
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,030 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luther Burbank Middle
How many students attend Luther Burbank Middle?
Luther Burbank Middle has 1,030 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burbank, CA. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), up 118.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Burbank Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Burbank Middle 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 Middle?
27.7% of students at Luther Burbank Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther Burbank Middle?
The largest demographic group at Luther Burbank Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Burbank, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther Burbank Middle?
Luther Burbank Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Luther Burbank Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Burbank on the city page.
What other schools are in Burbank Unified?
Besides Luther Burbank Middle, 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.