Charles Bursch Elementary School
Charles Bursch Elementary School serves 510 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Charles Bursch Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Charles Bursch Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 510 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Charles Bursch Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Charles Bursch Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6330 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 85% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 1% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Baldwin Park Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Charles Bursch Elementary School is North Park Continuation High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Olive Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kenmore Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Baldwin Park Kenmore Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 499 students10
0.5 miles
3823 Kenmore Ave.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 962-8316 0.5 K-6 499 - Baldwin Park Walnut Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 557 students10
0.5 miles
4701 N. Walnut St.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 939-4368 0.5 K-5 557 - Baldwin Park Olive Middle School Math: 19% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 484 students10
0.7 miles
13701 Olive St.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 962-8416 0.7 6-8 484 - Baldwin Park Santa Fe Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 65%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 3-8 | 340 students10
0.7 miles
4650 Baldwin Park Blvd.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 856-1525 0.7 3-8 340 - Baldwin Park Jerry D. Holland Middle School Math: 23% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 464 students10
0.9 miles
4733 Landis Ave.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 962-8412 0.9 6-8 464
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