Balboa Elementary School

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Balboa Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
1844 Bel Aire Dr,  Glendale, CA
Glendale Unified School District
3.0
3.9
799 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sona Arakelyan
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
48%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
22.8%
State Average
19.4%
Science
14%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
White
90.7%
Hispanic
7.1%
Asian
1.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Filipino
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
1/29/2023
It's a normal school with normal people, or if above 5th grade, 1/2 salvage. I can tell you my opinion. I hope this school can change some things in the future.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 58 Reviews
1.0 other
6/17/2026
There is a hierarchy when it comes to student support. Those who are related to a staff member will receive priority over those who aren't related.
1.0 other
6/17/2026
The principal needs to calm down a little when it comes to speaking with students and the counselor don’t get me started, she is not a good resource for students and made me uncomfortable and said along the lines of “people like you never change”
1.0 parent
6/15/2026
As a parent, my child used to come home crying for almost a whole week because of how the principal had treated her. There had been multiple times where she had felt completely ignored and disrespected. I do not wish to continue bashing this school because there would be more to say.
5.0 other
6/4/2026
Ive graduated from Balboa Elementary School 3 years ago and I still go back to see my old teachers, the principal, and the office staff. Balboa has shaped who I am as a person and it was one of the best experiences of my childhood. I recommend this school to any parents who are in need of an element...

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Balboa Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Glendale, CA and is served by the Glendale Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 799 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Balboa Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,686,014. Discover additional schools in the area, like Burbank USD Community Day, Burbank High School, Herbert Hoover High School, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Balboa Elementary School.

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