- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlingame, CA
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060648000586
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Burlingame · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3:1
- large classes for California
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Burlingame, CA.
School address
District: Burlingame Elementary · California
NCES ID 060648000586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Washington Elementary grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 060648000586 · Burlingame, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 27.3:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlingame Intermediate (1,115 students)
Washington Elementary grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlingame Int
Burlingame Intermediate
1,115 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
541 students
- Lincoln Elemen 415
Lincoln Elementary
415 students
- This school 410
Washington Elementary
410 students
- Franklin Eleme 357
Franklin Elementary
357 students
- Roosevelt Elem 311
Roosevelt Elementary
311 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,474
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
Counselors0.6 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.
Student demographics
White 37.3%
Asian 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 16.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Burlingame Elementary reports $15,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Burlingame
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
357 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
311 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary
Standard public school
227 students 20.6:1 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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlingame, CA. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 27.3:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary?
7.7% of students at Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Burlingame, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Washington Elementary rank among elementary schools in Burlingame?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Burlingame, 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 Burlingame on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlingame Elementary?
Besides Washington Elementary, Burlingame Elementary also operates Burlingame Intermediate (1,115 students), Mckinley Elementary (541 students), and Lincoln Elementary (415 students). See the Burlingame Elementary district page for the complete list.