Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charles Bursch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles Bursch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Charles Bursch Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles Bursch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Bursch Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2835 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Bursch Elementary School's ranking?
Charles Bursch Elementary School is ranked #2835 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles Bursch Elementary School?
343 students attend Charles Bursch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Charles Bursch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Bursch Elementary School?
Charles Bursch Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Charles Bursch Elementary School offer ?
Charles Bursch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Charles Bursch Elementary School part of?
Charles Bursch Elementary School is part of Baldwin Park Unified School District.
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