Balboa Elementary vs Ralph Emerson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balboa Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
799 students
Ralph Emerson Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
| Measure | Balboa Elementary Glendale, California | Ralph Emerson Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1931 of 5,693 | #1222 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25415 of 50,301 | #16334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 799 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 58% |
| city | Glendale | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph Emerson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 49.6).
- •Ralph Emerson Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Ralph Emerson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Ralph Emerson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 60.2%).
- •Balboa Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 27.4).
- •Balboa Elementary is the larger school with 799 students compared with 548.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balboa Elementary better than Ralph Emerson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph Emerson Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 49.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Balboa Elementary and Ralph Emerson Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa Elementary: 799. Ralph Emerson Elementary: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa Elementary and Ralph Emerson Elementary rank in California?
Balboa Elementary is 1931st of 5,693 and Ralph Emerson Elementary is 1222nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).