Bret Harte Elementary School

3200 West Jeffries Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bret Harte Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bret Harte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Bret Harte Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Bret Harte Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bret Harte Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1669 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
51%
33%
66%
47%
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
38%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bret Harte Elementary School's ranking?
Bret Harte Elementary School is ranked #1669 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bret Harte Elementary School often compared to?
Bret Harte Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Edison Elementary School, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bret Harte Elementary School?
537 students attend Bret Harte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Bret Harte Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bret Harte Elementary School?
Bret Harte Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bret Harte Elementary School offer ?
Bret Harte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bret Harte Elementary School part of?
Bret Harte Elementary School is part of Burbank Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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