Burlington Comm School District

District Overview
Situated at 1429 West Ave in Burlington, Iowa, the Burlington Community School District serves as a vital educational hub for its local remote town community within the broader Burlington metro area. As an open, traditional public school system, the district operates eight operational schools catering to a dynamic student body of 3,140 learners. Burlington Community School District delivers a complete academic journey spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, providing families with a continuous, well-rounded educational framework from early childhood development through high school graduation.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust administrative and instructional framework backed by a dedicated workforce of over 1,200 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a teaching force of approximately 489 full-time equivalent educators, supported by more than 130 instructional aides and nearly 587 support personnel, ensuring students receive both individualized academic guidance and essential wraparound services. For parents evaluating local schooling options and researchers studying public education infrastructure in the 2024–2025 academic year, Burlington Community School District exemplifies a well-staffed, community-focused system; further details and district initiatives can be explored directly through their primary portal at www.bcsds.org or by calling (319) 753-6791.
8
Total Schools
3,140
Total Students
489.3
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burlington Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,922
Hispanic245
Black542
Asian18
Two or More402
American Indian7
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,922 (61.2%)
  • Black
    542 (17.3%)
  • Two or More
    402 (12.8%)
  • Hispanic
    245 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    18 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Burlington Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:3,140*
Teachers (FTE):489.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.4