Luther Burbank Elementary

lbes-santarosa-ca.schoolloop.com

308 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Luther Burbank Elementary, located in the heart of Santa Rosa, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Santa Rosa City Schools district. Named after the famed botanist who lived and worked in the area, the school reflects a commitment to fostering a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to grow both academically and socially. It serves a diverse student body, focusing on building strong literacy and mathematical skills while providing a foundation for lifelong learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Luther Burbank Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and inclusivity. The school typically integrates programs designed to support student well-being and social-emotional development, ensuring that learners have the tools to succeed in a collaborative environment. With its central location on South A Street, the school remains a key pillar of the neighborhood, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

308

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luther Burbank Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	271
Black	3
Asian	11
Two or More	4

Hispanic
271 (88.0 %)
White
19 (6.2 %)
Asian
11 (3.6 %)
Two or More
4 (1.3 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Santa Rosa Elementary
Phone:	(707)890-3902
Website:	http://lbes-santarosa-ca.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 51

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 53