Enrollment
521
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burbank, CA
R. L. Stevenson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for R. L. Stevenson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060645000579
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. L. Stevenson Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
R. L. Stevenson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. L. Stevenson Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Burbank, CA.
School address
District: Burbank Unified · California
NCES ID 060645000579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R. L. Stevenson Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at R. L. Stevenson Elementary
R. L. Stevenson Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Burbank, California, enrolling 521 students.
At 21.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.6% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the California average.
With 521 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,192 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #109, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Burbank's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thomas Jefferson Elementary (758 students): R. L. Stevenson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.7:1 vs 27.1:1).
Burbank Unified also operates Burbank High (2,457 students) and Burroughs High (2,283 students) alongside R. L. Stevenson Elementary.
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 R. L. Stevenson Elementary compares
R. L. Stevenson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 16.1%
Asian 9.6%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, R. L. Stevenson Elementary 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 R. L. Stevenson Elementary.
$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 R. L. Stevenson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burroughs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dolores Huerta Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. L. Stevenson Elementary'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
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Burbank
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Joaquin Miller Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Ralph Emerson Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Bret Harte Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
William Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about R. L. Stevenson Elementary
How many students attend R. L. Stevenson Elementary?
R. L. Stevenson Elementary has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burbank, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. L. Stevenson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at R. L. Stevenson Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R. L. Stevenson Elementary?
16.6% of students at R. L. Stevenson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. L. Stevenson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at R. L. Stevenson Elementary is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Burbank, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. L. Stevenson Elementary?
R. L. Stevenson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R. L. Stevenson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, R. L. Stevenson Elementary ranks #1 of 11 elementary 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 elementary schools in Burbank on the city page.
Is R. L. Stevenson Elementary a good school?
R. L. Stevenson Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 R. L. Stevenson Elementary, 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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