Enrollment
1,030
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luther Burbank Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luther Burbank Middle
Luther Burbank Middle is a large middle school in Burbank, California, enrolling 1,030 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.8:1 is larger than about 92% of California schools and 29% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,030 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 791 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #248.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (38%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Burbank's middle schools, it stands alongside John Muir Middle (1,353 students): Luther Burbank Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.8:1 vs 23.3:1).
Burbank Unified also operates Burbank High (2,457 students) and Burroughs High (2,283 students) alongside Luther Burbank Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Luther Burbank Middle compares
Luther Burbank Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,677
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burbank Unified, which includes Luther Burbank Middle.
$14,677
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 52.3%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,030 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Luther Burbank Middle a good school?
Luther Burbank Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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