- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlington, WA
West View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530078000159
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West View Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West View Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West View Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Burlington, WA.
School address
District: Burlington-Edison School District · Washington
NCES ID 530078000159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
West View Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530078000159 · Burlington, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 14.1:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington Edison High School (1,047 students)
West View Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
West View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Edi
Burlington Edison High School
1,047 students
- Lucille Umbarg
Lucille Umbarger Elementary
619 students
- Bay View Eleme 418
Bay View Elementary
418 students
- Edison Element 390
Edison Elementary
390 students
- Allen Elementa 386
Allen Elementary
386 students
- This school 353
West View Elementary
353 students
What this shows West View Elementary reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How West View Elementary compares
West View Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Washington - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,773
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.9%
White 17.0%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, West View Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burlington-Edison School District reports $20,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Edison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucille Umbarger Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about West View Elementary
How many students attend West View Elementary?
West View Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlington, WA. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West View Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% lower 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 West View Elementary?
63.0% of students at West View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West View Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment, in Burlington, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West View Elementary?
West View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 West View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, West View Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Burlington, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington-Edison School District?
Besides West View Elementary, Burlington-Edison School District also operates Burlington Edison High School (1,047 students), Lucille Umbarger Elementary (619 students), and Bay View Elementary (418 students). See the Burlington-Edison School District district page for the complete list.