Enrollment
353
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West View Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at West View Elementary
West View Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Burlington, Washington, enrolling 353 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 381 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #192.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Burlington-Edison School District also operates Burlington Edison High School (1,047 students) and Lucille Umbarger Elementary (619 students) alongside West View 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 West View Elementary compares
West View Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington-Edison School District, which includes West View Elementary.
$19,186
Per student
-2%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 63.5%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~353 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West View Elementary a good school?
West View Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington 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 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.
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