Ralph Emerson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Burbank, California 91501 · Burbank Unified
#1222 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#16334 of 50,301 nationally
About Ralph Emerson Elementary
Ralph Emerson Elementary is a public elementary located in Burbank, in the Burbank Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 548 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1222nd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 548.
There are 17 schools in Burbank; Ralph Emerson Elementary ranks 8th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)27.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ralph Emerson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 27.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Ralph Emerson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Muir Middle
Burbank · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,353 students · 669 m away
Burbank High
Burbank · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,457 students · 689 m away
Joaquin Miller Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
730 students · 1.2 km away
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
758 students · 1.6 km away
Balboa Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
799 students · 2.2 km away
Walt Disney Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students · 2.3 km away
William McKinley Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students · 2.7 km away
George Washington Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students · 2.8 km away
Thomas Edison Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students · 2.9 km away
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
815 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Orange Grove Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
548 students
Mary B. Lewis Elementary
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
548 students
Farragut Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
Glen View Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
Natoma Station Elementary
Folsom · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
Bixby Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ralph Emerson Elementary a good school?
Ralph Emerson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 62.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1222 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ralph Emerson Elementary rank in California?
Ralph Emerson Elementary ranks #1222 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #16334 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ralph Emerson Elementary?
Ralph Emerson Elementary had 548 students in 2025.
Is Ralph Emerson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Ralph Emerson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ralph Emerson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ralph Emerson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.