- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wasco, CA
Teresa Burke Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Teresa Burke Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064140012045
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Teresa Burke Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Wasco · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Teresa Burke Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Teresa Burke Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Wasco, CA.
School address
District: Wasco Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064140012045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Teresa Burke Elementary held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 064140012045 · Wasco, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 21:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Avenue Middle (631 students)
Teresa Burke Elementary held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Teresa Burke Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Avenue Mi
Palm Avenue Middle
631 students
- John L. Prueit
John L. Prueitt Elementary
621 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
591 students
- James a. Forre
James a. Forrest Elementary
576 students
- Karl F. Clemen
Karl F. Clemens Elementary
551 students
- This school
Teresa Burke Elementary
503 students
What this shows Teresa Burke Elementary reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Teresa Burke Elementary compares
Teresa Burke 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 54% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the California average of 55.5%
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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$20,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.8%
White 2.0%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.1, Teresa Burke Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Wasco Union Elementary reports $20,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Teresa Burke Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Avenue Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John L. Prueitt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James a. Forrest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karl F. Clemens Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Teresa Burke Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Wasco
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John L. Prueitt Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
James a. Forrest Elementary
Standard public school
576 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Karl F. Clemens Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Pond Elementary
Standard public school
175 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Semitropic Elementary
Standard public school
140 students 14:1 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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Teresa Burke Elementary
How many students attend Teresa Burke Elementary?
Teresa Burke Elementary has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wasco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Teresa Burke Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Teresa Burke Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher 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 Teresa Burke Elementary?
85.6% of students at Teresa Burke Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Teresa Burke Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Teresa Burke Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment, in Wasco, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Teresa Burke Elementary?
Teresa Burke Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Teresa Burke Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wasco?
By Resource Investment Index, Teresa Burke Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Wasco, 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 Wasco on the city page.
What other schools are in Wasco Union Elementary?
Besides Teresa Burke Elementary, Wasco Union Elementary also operates Palm Avenue Middle (631 students), John L. Prueitt Elementary (621 students), and Thomas Jefferson Middle (591 students). See the Wasco Union Elementary district page for the complete list.