Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Burbank Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Burbank Elementary serves the northeast part of Long Beach, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically live a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the nearest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burbank Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Burbank Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burbank Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#4903 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
72%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burbank Elementary School's ranking?
Burbank Elementary School is ranked #4903 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Burbank Elementary School?
538 students attend Burbank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Burbank Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burbank Elementary School?
Burbank Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Burbank Elementary School located?
Burbank Elementary School is located in the Rose Park South neighborhood of Long Beach, CA.
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