Top Rankings
Burlingame Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,318 students in Burlingame Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Burlingame Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Burlingame Elementary School District are Franklin Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Burlingame Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
3,318 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Burlingame Elementary School District, which is ranked #68 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,061 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
32%
12%
# Hispanic Students
583 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
56%
# Black Students
10 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,120 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
34%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
533 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
441
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
309
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
381
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
349
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
378
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
401
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
381
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
335
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
343
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,381 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,686 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,381
$19,942
Spending / Student
$17,686
$18,366
Best Burlingame Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2385 Trousdale Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3850
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3850
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1801 Devereux Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3860
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3860
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2220 Summit Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3900
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3900
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Howard Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3880
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3880
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
Burlingame Intermediate
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1715 Quesada Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3830
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3830
Grades: 6-8
| 1,059 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1151 Vancouver Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3890
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3890
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Paloma Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3870
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3870
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
1151 Vancouver Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3890
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3890
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Burlingame Elementary School District?
Burlingame Elementary School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,318 students.
What is the rank of Burlingame Elementary School District?
Burlingame Elementary School District is ranked #68 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Burlingame Elementary School District?
34% of Burlingame Elementary School District students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Burlingame Elementary School District?
Burlingame Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Burlingame Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,686 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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