Burbank Elementary

538 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Burbank Elementary School is located in the Belmont Heights neighborhood of Long Beach, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the Long Beach Unified School District, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to develop social-emotional competencies through various school-wide programs.

The campus itself is situated in a historic residential area, which contributes to the school’s "neighborhood feel" and high level of parent and community involvement. Burbank Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded education, often balancing rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for enrichment. By leveraging the diversity of the Long Beach area, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a focus on academic achievement and inclusive school culture.

538

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burbank Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	386
Black	77
Asian	18
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
386 (71.7%)
Black
77 (14.3%)
White
29 (5.4%)
Two or More
24 (4.5%)
Asian
18 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)439-0997
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burbank Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burbank Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	283	52.6%
Male	255	47.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)