Serving 727 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Luther Burbank Elementary School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Luther Burbank Elementary School's student population of 727 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Luther Burbank Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luther Burbank Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#3348 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luther Burbank Elementary School's ranking?
Luther Burbank Elementary School is ranked #3348 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Luther Burbank Elementary School often compared to?
Luther Burbank Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School, Ada Givens Elementary School, Allan Peterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Luther Burbank Elementary School?
727 students attend Luther Burbank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Luther Burbank Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% 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 21:1.
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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