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Balboa Elementary School vs. Ralph Emerson Elementary School

Should you attend Balboa Elementary School or Ralph Emerson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Balboa Elementary School
1844 Bel Aire Dr.
Glendale, CA 91201
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Ralph Emerson Elementary School
720 East Cypress Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Balboa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Ralph Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 806 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Balboa Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ralph Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
806 students
540 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Balboa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ralph Emerson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Balboa Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ralph Emerson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Balboa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ralph Emerson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Balboa Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glendale Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Emerson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Burbank Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2078 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1932 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Balboa Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ralph Emerson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 20% in CA)
52%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Balboa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ralph Emerson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Burbank Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Balboa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glendale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ralph Emerson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Burbank Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Balboa Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ralph Emerson Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
144
83
Grade 1 Students
127
73
Grade 2 Students
131
98
Grade 3 Students
129
94
Grade 4 Students
136
96
Grade 5 Students
139
96

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Balboa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1989-90 school year.
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Balboa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ralph Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Burbank Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Balboa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ralph Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Burbank Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Balboa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ralph Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Burbank Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Balboa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ralph Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Burbank Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Balboa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glendale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ralph Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Burbank Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.20
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Balboa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ralph Emerson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Burbank Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Balboa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ralph Emerson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Burbank Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Balboa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Glendale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ralph Emerson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Burbank Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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