LUTHER BURBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Luther Burbank Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Merced City Elementary school district, located in Merced, CA with about 647 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Luther Burbank Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Luther Burbank Elementary School, located at 609 E. Alexander Ave. in Merced, California, is a public school serving the Merced City School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic instruction while fostering a supportive atmosphere for diverse learners. As part of the Merced educational landscape, it prioritizes student development through structured classroom learning and various school-wide initiatives aimed at promoting academic growth and social-emotional well-being.

The school is deeply integrated into the Merced community, serving as a hub for local families. Its campus is designed to facilitate a traditional elementary experience, offering a range of resources tailored to younger students as they transition through their formative years. By emphasizing a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and parents, Luther Burbank Elementary strives to ensure that its pupils are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond, upholding the district's broader mission of academic excellence and community engagement.

For more information, contact Luther Burbank Elementary at (209) 385-6674 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.