Burbank Elementary vs Jefferson Leadership Academies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burbank Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Jefferson Leadership Academies
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,004 students
| Measure | Burbank Elementary Long Beach, California | Jefferson Leadership Academies Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3033 of 5,693 | #600 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #36356 of 50,301 | #10429 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 538 | 1,004 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 1,004 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 38% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Leadership Academies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 33.3).
- •Burbank Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Jefferson Leadership Academies does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Jefferson Leadership Academies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 81.8%).
- •Jefferson Leadership Academies does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 26.9).
- •Jefferson Leadership Academies is the larger school with 1,004 students compared with 538.
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 Burbank Elementary better than Jefferson Leadership Academies?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Leadership Academies ranks higher (37.1 vs 33.3 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 Burbank Elementary and Jefferson Leadership Academies?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burbank Elementary: 538. Jefferson Leadership Academies: 1,004. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burbank Elementary and Jefferson Leadership Academies rank in California?
Burbank Elementary is 3033rd of 5,693 and Jefferson Leadership Academies is 600th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).