Enrollment
410
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Burlingame, California, enrolling 410 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 90% of California schools and 27% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.7% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the California average.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 639 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #487, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 683 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Burlingame's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mckinley Elementary (541 students): Washington Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.3:1 vs 25.8:1).
Burlingame Elementary also operates Burlingame Intermediate (1,115 students) and Mckinley Elementary (541 students) alongside Washington 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 Washington Elementary compares
Washington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,432
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
Counselors0.6 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlingame Elementary, which includes Washington Elementary.
$13,432
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 62.1%
Federal 3.3%
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 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
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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