- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlington, IA
North Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190579000190
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hill Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Hill Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Burlington, IA.
School address
District: Burlington Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190579000190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
North Hill Elementary School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 190579000190 · Burlington, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 12.8:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington Community High School (1,016 students)
North Hill Elementary School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Com
Burlington Community High School
1,016 students
- Edward Stone M
Edward Stone Middle School
452 students
- Aldo Leopold I
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
412 students
- Black Hawk Ele 305
Black Hawk Elementary School
305 students
- Sunnyside Elem 298
Sunnyside Elementary School
298 students
- This school 268
North Hill Elementary School
268 students
What this shows North Hill Elementary School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Hill Elementary School compares
North Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 91% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$14,619
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
African American 24.6%
Two or More 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, North Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Burlington Comm School District reports $14,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward Stone Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aldo Leopold Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Hawk Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Burlington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Standard public school
412 students 10:1 students per teacher
Black Hawk Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary School
Standard public school
298 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
James Wilson Grimes School
Standard public school
212 students 8.5:1 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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Hill Elementary School
How many students attend North Hill Elementary School?
North Hill Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlington, IA. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hill Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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 North Hill Elementary School?
69.5% of students at North Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Hill Elementary School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Burlington, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hill Elementary School?
North Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 North Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, North Hill Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Burlington, IA. 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 Comm School District?
Besides North Hill Elementary School, Burlington Comm School District also operates Burlington Community High School (1,016 students), Edward Stone Middle School (452 students), and Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (412 students). See the Burlington Comm School District district page for the complete list.