Balboa Elementary

886 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Balboa Elementary School, located in the Glendale Unified School District, serves a diverse student population in the vibrant community of Glendale, California. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a strong emphasis on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, the school integrates modern pedagogical practices to ensure students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond the classroom, Balboa Elementary prides itself on cultivating a well-rounded educational experience through various enrichment programs and community involvement. The school benefits from a dedicated staff and an active parent community, both of which contribute to a collaborative culture focused on student well-being and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing both high academic standards and the development of character, Balboa Elementary aims to prepare its students to become responsible, engaged citizens in a global society.

886

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Balboa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	799
Hispanic	61
Black	4
Asian	21
American Indian	1

White
799 (90.2 %)
Hispanic
61 (6.9 %)
Asian
21 (2.4 %)
Black
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Glendale Unified
Phone:	(818)241-1801
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	886
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 139

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 141

Grade 6 119