Ralph Emerson Elementary
548 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is a public school located in Burbank, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Burbank Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere while maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence. Its curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, emphasizing core subjects like English language arts and mathematics, while also integrating opportunities for student growth in technology, the arts, and social-emotional development.
Beyond academics, Emerson Elementary prides itself on active parent and community involvement, which supports a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. The school environment is characterized by a focus on inclusivity and character education, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school by encouraging personal responsibility and a lifelong love of learning. Situated in a residential area of Burbank, the campus serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, providing a stable and supportive educational foundation for its diverse student body.
Beyond academics, Emerson Elementary prides itself on active parent and community involvement, which supports a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. The school environment is characterized by a focus on inclusivity and character education, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school by encouraging personal responsibility and a lifelong love of learning. Situated in a residential area of Burbank, the campus serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, providing a stable and supportive educational foundation for its diverse student body.
548
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
26.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 343 |
| Hispanic | 85 |
| Black | 7 |
| Asian | 49 |
| Two or More | 64 |
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White343 (62.6%)
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Hispanic85 (15.5%)
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Two or More64 (11.7%)
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Asian49 (8.9%)
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Black7 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Burbank Unified |
| Phone: | (818)729-1200 |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 548 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 26.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 193 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 6 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
94
Grade 1
70
Grade 2
73
Grade 3
119
Grade 4
95
Grade 5
97
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 94 |
| Grade 1 | 70 |
| Grade 2 | 73 |
| Grade 3 | 119 |
| Grade 4 | 95 |
| Grade 5 | 97 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 241 | 44% |
| Male | 307 | 56% |
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