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What's one thing Ralph Emerson Elementary gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
548
Elementary
DISTRICT 530 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BURBANK UNIFIED·NCES 060645000567
Ralph Emerson Elementary
720 East Cypress Ave., Burbank, CA 91501 · (818) 729-1200 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL548 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 36% of California public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- FThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
26.7:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.2:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
199 students
DISTRICT 36% · 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 | 94 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 70 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 73 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 119 | 22% |
| Grade 4 | 95 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 97 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (94) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (97).
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · 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
46.5%
CA avg 49.1% . -5.5pp since 2014
Math
50.2%
CA avg 37.7% . +2.2pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 47 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 50 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 5 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 2 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 25.4% | 21.1% | 23.4% | 30.0% |
| Math | 24.1% | 26.1% | 25.1% | 24.8% |
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 | 46.5% | 50.2% |
| 2023-24 | 55.4% | 48.4% |
| 2022-23 | 55.3% | 52.4% |
| 2021-22 | 58.8% | 58.3% |
| 2020-21 | 61.1% | 44.4% |
| 2018-19 | 64.6% | 58.4% |
| 2017-18 | 61.3% | 58.5% |
| 2016-17 | 54.8% | 54.1% |
| 2015-16 | 55.0% | 51.0% |
| 2014-15 | 52.0% | 48.0% |
% 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
50.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
58.3%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-8.0pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 50% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 58% 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 Ralph Emerson Elementary
Ralph Emerson Elementary's state test result (50.2% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Emerson Elementary this school | 548 | 36.3% | 50.2% |
| John C. Fremont Elementary Glendale | 578 | 39.8% | 65.5% |
| Ocean View Elementary Arroyo Grande | 547 | 34.0% | 70.3% |
| Moulton Elementary Laguna Niguel | 538 | 30.5% | 69.3% |
| Earl LeGette Elementary Fair Oaks | 622 | 37.0% | 52.1% |
| Penngrove Elementary Penngrove | 472 | 36.0% | 46.0% |
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 Ralph Emerson Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.2% | #1,710 of 5,151 | #380 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 50.2% | #1,580 of 5,172 ▲ 39 | #370 of 1,129 ▼ 8 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 46.5% | #2,320 of 5,172 ▼ 786 | #552 of 1,129 ▼ 221 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -10.2pp | #124 of 5,116 | #17 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 548 | #1,881 of 5,915 | #371 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 26.7:1 | #5,055 of 5,352 | #1,134 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.2% | #2,213 of 5,354 | #339 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 36.3% | #4,493 of 5,625 | #1,086 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.6% | #2,742 of 3,837 | #751 of 947 |
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
548
-55 (-9%) vs 2020
+11% since 1990-91, when it was 493
Student : Teacher
26.7:1
was 23.2:1
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 | 548 | 20.5 | 26.7:1 | 36% (199) |
| 2023-24 | 540 | 20.5 | 26.3:1 | 33% (176) |
| 2022-23 | 566 | 23.5 | 24.0:1 | 31% (178) |
| 2020-21 | 603 | 26 | 23.2:1 | 31% (185) |
| 2017-18 | 606 | 26 | 23.3:1 | 37% (223) |
| 2015-16 | 599 | 24 | 25.0:1 | 30% (180) |
| 2010-11 | 568 | N/A | N/A | 35% (197) |
| 2000-01 | 585 | 30 | 19.5:1 | 35% (205) |
| 1990-91 | 493 | 20 | 24.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ralph Emerson Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (606 to 548); teachers down 21% (26 to 20.5).
About Ralph Emerson Elementary
Ralph Emerson Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school for students in Burbank, California. The school counted 548 students in 2024-25, covering kindergarten through 5.
Across its 20 schools, Burbank Unified enrolls 14,169 students. Ralph Emerson Elementary is one of those schools.
The share of White students at Ralph Emerson Elementary is 63%, a majority. After that, the student body is 16% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, and 9% Asian. Census figures show Los Angeles County is about 31% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 56, compared with 70 nationally.
Teacher count: 20.5 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 26.7:1. Across elementary schools in California, the average ratio is 22.3:1. Roughly 36% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 70% average for public schools in Los Angeles County is 34 points.
Ralph Emerson Elementary holds a C+ allk12 Grade, placing it above 36% of California public elementary schools.
On the allk12 BeatsExpectations measure, Ralph Emerson Elementary is 8.0 points below the average proficiency rate across its state test results predicted for its free or reduced-price lunch share: 50.2% actual, 58.3% predicted. That is outside both the top and bottom 10% in California.
Census data for Los Angeles County show the median household earns about $90,112 a year, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Ralph Emerson Elementary, Los Angeles County has 2,244 public schools.
Ralph Emerson Elementary's nearest public school is John Muir Middle (about 0.4 miles). Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools. Ralph Emerson Elementary is 5th of 7 nearby schools by average proficiency rate.
Ralph Emerson Elementary has an NCES locale of City: Mid-size.
In 2020-21, Ralph Emerson Elementary enrolled 603 students. By 2024-25, that number had fallen to 548. The student-to-teacher ratio increased from 23.2:1 in 2020-21 to 26.7:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for Ralph Emerson Elementary is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Burbank Unified
- Burbank HighHigh · 2,457 students
- Burroughs HighHigh · 2,283 students
- John Muir MiddleMiddle · 1,353 students
- Luther Burbank MiddleMiddle · 1,030 students
- Dolores Huerta MiddleMiddle · 931 students
- Thomas Jefferson ElementaryElementary · 758 students
Other schools in Burbank
- Burbank HighHigh · 2,457 students
- Burroughs HighHigh · 2,283 students
- John Muir MiddleMiddle · 1,353 students
- Luther Burbank MiddleMiddle · 1,030 students
- Dolores Huerta MiddleMiddle · 931 students
- Thomas Jefferson ElementaryElementary · 758 students
Nearby schools
- John Muir Middle0.4 mi · 1,353
- Burbank High0.4 mi · 2,457
- Joaquin Miller Elementary0.8 mi · 730
- Burbank USD Community Day0.9 mi · 26
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary1.0 mi · 758
- Balboa Elementary1.4 mi · 799
Frequently asked questions
About Ralph Emerson ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Ralph Emerson Elementary?
Ralph Emerson Elementary enrolls approximately 548 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Ralph Emerson Elementary serve?
Ralph Emerson Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Ralph Emerson Elementary?
Approximately 26.7:1 students per teacher at Ralph Emerson Elementary.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Ralph Emerson Elementary?
At Ralph Emerson Elementary, the student body is approximately 63% White, 16% Hispanic, 1% Black, 9% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Is Ralph Emerson Elementary public or private?
Ralph Emerson Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Burbank Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.