BURBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Burbank Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 439 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 18 teachers, Burbank Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Burbank Elementary School, located at 2146 Julian Ave. in the Logan Heights neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 within the San Diego Unified School District. As a neighborhood anchor, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive academic environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that aligns with state standards, often utilizing programs aimed at literacy, mathematics, and bilingual support to serve its predominantly Hispanic and Spanish-speaking community. Burbank Elementary is committed to creating a safe and inclusive campus culture, offering various enrichment opportunities and resources that help students bridge educational gaps and prepare for the transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Burbank Elementary at (619) 652-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.