Enrollment
419
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burbank, CA
Walt Disney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walt Disney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060645000565
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walt Disney Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Walt Disney Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Disney Elementary ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Burbank, CA.
School address
District: Burbank Unified · California
NCES ID 060645000565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walt Disney Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walt Disney Elementary
Walt Disney Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Burbank, California, enrolling 419 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 419 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #75, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (24%) (diversity index 59/100).
14.6% 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): Walt Disney Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.3:1 vs 27.1:1).
Burbank Unified also operates Burbank High (2,457 students) and Burroughs High (2,283 students) alongside Walt Disney 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 Walt Disney Elementary compares
Walt Disney 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 57.8%
White 24.1%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Walt Disney 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 Walt Disney 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 Walt Disney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burroughs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dolores Huerta Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walt Disney 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
R. L. Stevenson Elementary
Standard public school
521 students 21.7:1 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 (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walt Disney Elementary
How many students attend Walt Disney Elementary?
Walt Disney Elementary has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burbank, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walt Disney Elementary?
32.0% of students at Walt Disney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walt Disney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walt Disney Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Burbank, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walt Disney Elementary?
Walt Disney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Walt Disney Elementary rank among elementary schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Disney Elementary ranks #2 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 Walt Disney Elementary a good school?
Walt Disney Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Walt Disney 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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