- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chula Vista, CA
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060861000879
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #31 of 42
- elementary schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary ranks #31 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Chula Vista Elementary · California
NCES ID 060861000879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 060861000879 · Chula Vista, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 25.4:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students)
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wolf Canyon El
Wolf Canyon Elementary
954 students
- Camarena (Enri
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
889 students
- Hedenkamp (Ann
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
855 students
- Salt Creek Ele
Salt Creek Elementary
835 students
- Veterans Eleme
Veterans Elementary
832 students
- This school
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary
534 students
What this shows Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary compares
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$15,904
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.2%
White 13.1%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chula Vista Elementary reports $15,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Canyon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Feaster (Mae L.) Charter
Standard public school
1,095 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Wolf Canyon Elementary
Standard public school
954 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Discovery Charter
Standard public school
945 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Vista Charter
Standard public school
911 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
Standard public school
889 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Standard public school
855 students 21.9:1 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 (~534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary
How many students attend Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary?
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary?
31.7% of students at Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.2% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary?
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary ranks #31 of 42 elementary schools in Chula Vista, 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 Chula Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Chula Vista Elementary?
Besides Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary, Chula Vista Elementary also operates Wolf Canyon Elementary (954 students), Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary (889 students), and Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary (855 students). See the Chula Vista Elementary district page for the complete list.