Charles Bursch Elementary

4245 N. Merced Ave.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706

345 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Charles Bursch Elementary School is a public school located in Baldwin Park, California, serving students in grades TK through 5 as part of the Baldwin Park Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Charles Bursch Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local Baldwin Park community. The school places a strong value on parent and family engagement, recognizing that a collaborative partnership between home and school is essential for student success. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and reach their full potential.

345

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Bursch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	280
Asian	60
Two or More	2

Hispanic
280 (81.4 %)
Asian
60 (17.4 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Baldwin Park Unified
Phone:	(626)338-4319
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 51