Bret Harte Elementary vs Thomas Edison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
537 students
Thomas Edison Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elementary Burbank, California | Thomas Edison Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #885 of 5,693 | #809 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12116 of 50,301 | #11277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 537 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| city | Burbank | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Edison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 68.8).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 70%).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 25.3%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.7).
- •Bret Harte Elementary is the larger school with 537 students compared with 432.
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 Bret Harte Elementary better than Thomas Edison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Edison Elementary ranks higher (70.1 vs 68.8 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 Bret Harte Elementary and Thomas Edison Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elementary: 537. Thomas Edison Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elementary and Thomas Edison Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Elementary is 885th of 5,693 and Thomas Edison Elementary is 809th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).