Luther Burbank Elementary

www.lbsdk8.org/

426 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Luther Burbank Elementary School, located in the Winchester neighborhood of San Jose, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Moreland School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often utilizing small-group instruction and modern educational technology to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Luther Burbank places a significant focus on student engagement and enrichment. The school benefits from a dedicated parent-teacher association that organizes various community-building events and extracurricular opportunities throughout the year. With a prime location near the border of Campbell and San Jose, the school serves as a local hub for families, offering a collaborative environment where staff, parents, and students work together to create a safe and nurturing learning atmosphere.

426

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luther Burbank Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	383
Black	10
Asian	17
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
383 (89.9%)
Asian
17 (4.0%)
White
11 (2.6%)
Black
10 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)
Two or More
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:	Luther Burbank
Phone:	(408)295-1814
Website:	http://www.lbsdk8.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 66

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 43