Top Rankings
Burlingame Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,376 students in Burlingame Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Burlingame Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Burlingame Elementary School District are Franklin Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Burlingame Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
3,376 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Burlingame Elementary School District, which is ranked #61 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.2%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
32%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
19%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2004–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
32%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,516 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,330 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$72 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,516
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,330
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Burlingame Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2385 Trousdale Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3850
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3850
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2220 Summit Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3900
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3900
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1801 Devereux Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3860
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3860
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Howard Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3880
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3880
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Burlingame Intermediate
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1715 Quesada Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3830
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3830
Gr: 6-8 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1151 Vancouver Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3890
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3890
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Paloma Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3870
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3870
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burlingame Elementary School District?
Burlingame Elementary School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,376 students.
What is the rank of Burlingame Elementary School District?
Burlingame Elementary School District is ranked #61 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burlingame Elementary School District?
32% of Burlingame Elementary School District students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlingame Elementary School District?
Burlingame Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Burlingame Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,330 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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