Ralph Emerson Elementary School

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Ralph Emerson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

720 E Cypress Ave, Burbank, CA

Hillside District Neighborhood

Burbank Unified School District

540 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

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.

School Details

Head of School
Jennifer Kaitz

Student Teacher Ratio
26:1

Math Proficiency
58%

Reading Proficiency
58%

A-

Academics

A+

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

58%

Math Proficiency

58%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 26:1 Teachers 21	Full Time Teachers 21
Teachers in First or Second Year 15.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 56%	Female 44%
White 62.6%	Hispanic 15.5%
Asian 6.8%	Two or more races 4.7%
Filipino 2.2%	Black 1.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

7/3/2025

Principle Fran’s upon special education. Puts an act for parents.

1.0 parent

2/14/2025

Principal is rude to staff. I witnessed staff saying hi and she gave a look and ignored her. Unprofessional.

4.0 parent

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...

5.0 parent

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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California Los Angeles County Burbank 91501 Hillside District

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 540 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% 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 $1,448,177. 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.

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