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.
Ralph Emerson Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
720 E Cypress Ave,
Burbank, CA
Burbank Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Jennifer Kaitz
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
47%
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Math Proficiency
50%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
21
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Full Time Teachers
21
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Teachers in First or Second Year
15.2%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
24.1%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
16.5%
State Average
11.2%
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Student Diversity
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Male
56%
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Female
44%
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White
62.6%
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Hispanic
15.5%
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Asian
6.8%
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Two or more races
4.7%
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Filipino
2.2%
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Black
1.3%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/3/2025
Principle Fran’s upon special education. Puts an act for parents.
2/14/2025
Principal is rude to staff. I witnessed staff saying hi and she gave a look and ignored her. Unprofessional.
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...
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.
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List Price Range
$591K - $4.4M
Homes For Sale
47
Average Home Value
$1,461,620
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
56%
Average Household Income
$131,640
% of College Grads
43.8%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
2,003 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
47.2%
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Parks in this Area
Stough Canyon Nature Center
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
McCambridge Park
- Baseball/Softball
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Earthwalk Park
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Wildwood Canyon Park
- Picnic Area
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- Baseball/Softball
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Ralph Emerson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Burbank, CA and is served by the Burbank Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 548 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Ralph Emerson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,461,620. Discover additional schools in the area, like Burbank USD Community Day, Burbank High School, John Burroughs High School, and more. Learn more about what Burbank has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ralph Emerson Elementary School.