Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Burbank Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burbank Elementary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Burbank Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Burbank Elementary School often compared to?
Burbank Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burbank (Luther) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Burbank Elementary School?
579 students attend Burbank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Burbank Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burbank Elementary School?
Burbank Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Burbank Elementary School offer ?
Burbank Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Burbank Elementary School part of?
Burbank Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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