Ralph Emerson Elementary School

Ralph Emerson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
720 E Cypress Ave,  Burbank, CA
Burbank Unified School District
4.2
566 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Opening its doors in 1980, Ralph Emerson Elementary is a highly rated school in the Burbank Unified School District that serves kindergarten through fifth grade. Ralph Emerson Elementary boasts a history of academic excellence and achievement. The school is ranked better than many elementary schools in California and holds the noble distinction of being one of the top elementary schools in the state of California. Under a mid-size public school classification, Ralph Emerson enrolls around 603 students and serves the city of Burbank exclusively. With a solid core curriculum in the studies of math, reading, English and science, Ralph Emerson Elementary also features the Gifted and Talented Education program. This program is designed for gifted students in grades fourth and fifth. Overall, Ralph Emerson Elementary has an exceptional reputation within the community. The school also boasts a statewide reputation throughout California, and it is well-known for its students advancing much more rapidly from one grade to the next compared to other elementary schools in the area or statewide.

School Details

Head of School
Jennifer Kaitz
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
58%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
24.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
9.3%
State Average
9.9%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
64.7%
Hispanic
15.5%
Two or more races
10.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.4%
Black
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/14/2025
Principal is rude to staff. I witnessed staff saying hi and she gave a look and ignored her. Unprofessional.
4.0 parent
6/18/2021
Emerson is a wonderful place despite having a principal who is passive aggressive, insecure, and bullies parents and staff. My kids have been blessed to have very dedicated and compassionate teachers. My youngest is in special education - on challenging mornings the custodian always takes time to en...
5.0 parent
7/25/2020
I honestly really loved our time at Emerson, my kids will miss it so much and all the wonderful teachers we have had over the last 6 years. Apart from getting a great education, Emerson also really felt like family.
5.0 parent
4/30/2020
5 star elementary school. it's 4 years which my son is attending to the Emerson and we are so happy and satisfied.

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