Burcham Elementary
Long Beach, CA · Long Beach Unified · Grades K-5
1,118th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 80%▲ Improving
Burcham Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Burcham Elementary 1,118th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2015 to 80th in 2025 — improving.
Burcham Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 186 students tested
Burcham Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 344 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 48.9% | 43.9% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| White | 22.4% | 30.8% | ▲ 8.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 9.3% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Asian | 7.5% | 7.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 16.1% | 6.4% | ▼ 9.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Burcham Elementary
Typical home value $1.04M in zip 90808 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Burcham Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9HenryLong Beach Unified · 0.8 mi away1,067th of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 60% - 9Carver ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 0.8 mi away699th of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 66% - 9Cubberley K-8Long Beach Unified · 1.3 mi away1,011th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 57% - 9MacArthur ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 1.3 mi away1,030th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 60% - 7Twain ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 1.4 mi away2,214th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 42% - 10Prisk ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 1.5 mi away427th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 72% - 9Emerson Parkside AcademyLong Beach Unified · 1.6 mi away922nd of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 61% - 10Cleveland ElementaryLong Beach Unified · 1.8 mi away413th of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 73%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Burcham Elementary in?
Burcham Elementary is part of the Long Beach Unified district in Long Beach, California.
Is Burcham Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Burcham Elementary 1,118th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Burcham Elementary?
Hispanic 44%, White 31%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 8% (344 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Burcham Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90808 is $1.04M 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.