Luther Burbank Elementary School serves 649 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 54%
- Reading Proficiency: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Luther Burbank Elementary School's student population of 649 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Luther Burbank Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
18%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Luther Burbank Elementary School?
649 students attend Luther Burbank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Luther Burbank Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luther Burbank Elementary School?
Luther Burbank Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Luther Burbank Elementary School offer ?
Luther Burbank Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Luther Burbank Elementary School part of?
Luther Burbank Elementary School is part of Merced City Elementary School District.
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