Ralph Emerson Elementary
Burbank, CA · Burbank Unified · Grades K-5
2,072nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▼ Declining
Ralph Emerson Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ralph Emerson Elementary 2,072nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2015 to 63th in 2025 — declining.
Ralph Emerson Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 307 students tested
Ralph Emerson Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 540 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.0% | 62.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.7% | 15.9% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 12.0% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| Asian | 11.4% | 7.8% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 1.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Ralph Emerson Elementary
Typical home value $1.25M in zip 91501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ralph Emerson Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Joaquin Miller ElementaryBurbank Unified · 0.8 mi away1,442nd of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 54% - 8Thomas Jefferson ElementaryBurbank Unified · 1 mi away1,281st of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 56% - 7Balboa ElementaryGlendale Unified · 1.4 mi away2,079th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 49% - 7Walt Disney ElementaryBurbank Unified · 1.5 mi away1,793rd of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 50% - 7William McKinley ElementaryBurbank Unified · 1.7 mi away2,106th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 41% - 6George Washington ElementaryBurbank Unified · 1.8 mi away2,751st of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 37% - 8Thomas Edison ElementaryBurbank Unified · 1.8 mi away1,590th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 52% - 7Thomas Jefferson ElementaryGlendale Unified · 1.9 mi away2,020th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ralph Emerson Elementary in?
Ralph Emerson Elementary is part of the Burbank Unified district in Burbank, California.
Is Ralph Emerson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ralph Emerson Elementary 2,072nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ralph Emerson Elementary?
White 62%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 8% (540 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ralph Emerson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91501 is $1.25M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.