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What's the one class at Burbank Elementary every student should take?
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Enrollment
572
Elementary
DISTRICT 528 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MODESTO CITY ELEMENTARY·NCES 062513003728
Burbank Elementary
1135 Paradise Rd., Modesto, CA 95351 · (209) 574-1962 · Stanislaus County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL572 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
25.1:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.8:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
521 students
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 90 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 70 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 76 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 73 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 89 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 85 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 89 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (90) is about the same size as its 6th grade class (89).
Student demographics
30%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
21.8%
CA avg 49.1% . +0.8pp since 2014
Math
12.4%
CA avg 37.7% . +3.4pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 22 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 12 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2014, while math scores are up about 3 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 8.4% | 13.4% | 18.4% | 59.8% |
| Math | 4.8% | 7.5% | 24.5% | 63.1% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 21.8% | 12.4% |
| 2023-24 | 22.4% | 15.4% |
| 2022-23 | 16.1% | 13.9% |
| 2021-22 | 17.0% | 11.0% |
| 2020-21 | 15.4% | 7.4% |
| 2018-19 | 19.9% | 14.7% |
| 2017-18 | 21.2% | 14.1% |
| 2016-17 | 21.7% | 17.0% |
| 2015-16 | 19.0% | 9.0% |
| 2014-15 | 21.0% | 9.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
18.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
26.2%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-8.2pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 18% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 26% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Burbank Elementary
Burbank Elementary's state test result (18.0% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank Elementary this school | 572 | 91.1% | 18.0% |
| Goshen Elementary Visalia | 549 | 88.5% | 27.9% |
| M. Robert Adkison Elementary Modesto | 531 | 88.9% | 37.2% |
| Landau Elementary Cathedral City | 579 | 94.1% | 34.2% |
| James Marshall Elementary Modesto | 611 | 91.7% | 16.2% |
| Harriette Kirschen Elementary Modesto | 503 | 92.6% | 18.4% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Burbank Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Stanislaus County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 18.0% | #4,745 of 5,151 | #91 of 100 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 12.4% | #4,929 of 5,172 ▼ 284 | #97 of 100 ▼ 13 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 21.8% | #4,737 of 5,172 ▼ 205 | #91 of 100 ▼ 9 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +3.1pp | #2,244 of 5,116 | #47 of 100 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 572 | #1,628 of 5,915 | #37 of 108 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 25.1:1 | #4,496 of 5,352 | #91 of 97 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 29.8% | #3,958 of 5,354 | #75 of 97 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 91.1% | #961 of 5,625 | #15 of 105 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -16.6% | #1,835 of 3,837 | #16 of 56 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
572
+22 (+4%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 696
Student : Teacher
25.1:1
was 27.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 572 | 22.8 | 25.1:1 | 91% (521) |
| 2023-24 | 570 | 23.1 | 24.6:1 | 93% (531) |
| 2022-23 | 575 | 24 | 24.0:1 | 92% (528) |
| 2020-21 | 550 | 20 | 27.5:1 | 92% (505) |
| 2017-18 | 686 | 31 | 22.1:1 | 97% (663) |
| 2015-16 | 724 | 29 | 25.0:1 | 97% (700) |
| 2010-11 | 602 | N/A | N/A | 94% (564) |
| 2000-01 | 743 | 35 | 21.2:1 | 100% (740) |
| 1990-91 | 696 | 27 | 25.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Burbank Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (686 to 572); teachers down 27% (31 to 22.8).
About Burbank Elementary
Burbank Elementary sits in Modesto, California, and is classified as an elementary school. It covers kindergarten through 6, with a total enrollment of 572 students. Enrollment is 23% higher than the average for elementary schools in California, which is about 465.
Modesto City Elementary is responsible for 26 schools, Burbank Elementary included, with 14,444 students in all.
At Burbank Elementary, Hispanic students make up 83% of the student body. Other students are 7% Asian, 5% White, and 5% multiracial. By comparison, Stanislaus County residents are about 50% Hispanic. The chance that two students picked at random at Burbank Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 30%.
The count of teachers at Burbank Elementary is 22.8 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 25.1:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, lower than at this school. Around 91% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. For comparison, public schools in Stanislaus County average 71%.
Schools in California with a similar free or reduced-price lunch share are predicted to score about 26.2%. Burbank Elementary scores 18.0%.
Stanislaus County census figures show that median household income is about $81,468, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 20% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. A total of 190 public schools operate in Stanislaus County, serving about 106,477 students.
The shortest distance from Burbank Elementary to another public school is about 0.4 miles, to Harriette Kirschen Elementary. The five-mile area around Burbank Elementary holds at least 8 other public schools. Among 7 nearby schools that report test results, Burbank Elementary ranks 6th on proficiency.
Its location is classified as City: Mid-size by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The student count in 2024-25 was 572, 4% above the 550 of 2020-21. By 2024-25, the school had 25.1 students per teacher, compared with 27.5 in 2020-21.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Stanislaus County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
553,990
Census ACS
Median income
$81,468
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
190
106,477 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Modesto City Elementary
- Bret Harte ElementaryElementary · 867 students
- Roosevelt Junior HighMiddle · 818 students
- Fairview ElementaryElementary · 786 students
- Franklin ElementaryElementary · 777 students
- La Loma Junior HighMiddle · 705 students
- Mark Twain Junior HighMiddle · 658 students
Other schools in Modesto
- Joseph A. Gregori HighHigh · 2,346 students
- James C. Enochs HighHigh · 2,304 students
- Modesto HighHigh · 2,292 students
- Thomas Downey HighHigh · 2,192 students
- Grace M. Davis HighHigh · 2,083 students
- Peter Johansen HighHigh · 2,029 students
Other Burbank Elementary schools
6 other US public schools in 4 states are named Burbank Elementary. Burbank Elementary is the 4th largest of the 7.
- Burbank ElementaryHayward, CA · 800 students
- Burbank ElementaryLong Beach, CA · 538 students
- Burbank ElementarySan Diego, CA · 317 students
- Burbank Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 736 students
- Burbank Elementary SchoolChicago, IL · 691 students
Nearby schools
- Harriette Kirschen Elementary0.4 mi · 503
- Robertson Road Elementary0.5 mi · 306
- James Marshall Elementary0.7 mi · 611
- Mark Twain Junior High0.9 mi · 658
- Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy1.2 mi · 617
- Aspire University Charter1.2 mi · 423
Frequently asked questions
About Burbank ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Burbank Elementary?
Burbank Elementary enrolls approximately 572 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Burbank Elementary serve?
Burbank Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
How many teachers does Burbank Elementary have?
Burbank Elementary employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Burbank Elementary?
Student demographics at Burbank Elementary are roughly 5% White, 83% Hispanic, 0% Black, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Burbank Elementary in?
Burbank Elementary is part of Modesto City Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.