Walt Disney Elementary School

1220 West Orange Grove Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walt Disney Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walt Disney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Walt Disney Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Walt Disney Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walt Disney 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1330 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
55-59%
33%
65-69%
47%
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walt Disney Elementary School's ranking?
Walt Disney Elementary School is ranked #1330 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Walt Disney Elementary School often compared to?
Walt Disney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Mckinley Elementary School, Providencia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Walt Disney Elementary School?
402 students attend Walt Disney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Walt Disney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walt Disney Elementary School?
Walt Disney Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Walt Disney Elementary School offer ?
Walt Disney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Walt Disney Elementary School part of?
Walt Disney Elementary School is part of Burbank Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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