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Burlington Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
8
Schools
3,334
Students
$16,738
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
62.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
78.0%
Graduation Rate
-8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Burlington Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 3,334 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,738 is above average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Black Hawk Elementary SchoolKG–04316
James Wilson Grimes SchoolKG–04269
North Hill Elementary SchoolKG–04249
Sunnyside Elementary SchoolKG–04277
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School05–06464
Edward Stone Middle School07–08489
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Burlington Community High School09–121,092
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Corse Early Childhood CenterPK–PK178
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,738+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
26%
State
57.5%
Local (property tax)
26.3%
Federal
16.2%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,334
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.0%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,738 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.0%, graduation is 8.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Burlington Comm School District?
Burlington Comm School District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,334 students.
What is the graduation rate for Burlington Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 78.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Burlington Comm School District spend per student?
Burlington Comm School District spends $16,738 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Burlington Comm School District?
63% of students in Burlington Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Burlington Comm School District?
No, Burlington Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Burlington Comm School District serve?
Burlington Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Burlington Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Burlington Comm School District is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.