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Luther Burbank Elementary

4 Wabash Ave., San Jose, CA, 95128

About Luther Burbank Elementary

Luther Burbank Elementary is a public school in a large suburb of San Jose, California. There are about 431 students at the school, which goes from Kindergarten to Grade 8. There are 21 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor at Luther Burbank Elementary. This means that there is one teacher for every 20 students, which is the same as the average for the district. The school's core curriculum is based on standards and includes English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies. The lessons are mostly about helping students learn basic academic skills, but they also use methods that work for a wide range of learning styles. There are more programs and support services to help students get more involved and do better in school. There are many different types of students. About 84% of them are poor, and 49% are women and 51% are men. Based on data on students' academic performance, 34% of them did well in math and 40% did well in reading. This tells you what academic skills students still need to work on.

Luther Burbank Elementary Contact Information

Address

4 Wabash Ave., San Jose, CA, 95128

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Phone

(408) 295-1814

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 40% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
431
Total Students
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.32%
Asian 3.94%
Hispanic 88.86%
Black 3.02%
Two+ Races 1.16%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.32%
Asian
3.94%
Hispanic
88.86%
Black
3.02%
Two+ Races
1.16%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 431
48.72%
210 Female
51.28%
221 Male

Student Population

431 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

471 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This holiday season, Luther Burbank Elementary School in San Jose, California, is spreading joy! The school is getting ready for a great winter break. Both students and staff are looking forward to some much-needed time off. Luther Burbank Elementary has been hosting different events to help build a sense of community. One of these was the Harvest Festival, where students got school supplies that KTVU had given them.

The school's dedication to helping students grow and get involved in the community is truly inspiring. They want to make sure that students have a safe place to learn and grow both academically and personally. Luther Burbank Elementary is helping students become compassionate leaders and problem solvers with the help of its dedicated staff and strong community support.

FAQ

Q1. How does The School help students feel good about themselves?

Ans. The school encourages students to get involved, praises their hard work, and helps them learn from their mistakes.

Q2. How do families stay up to date?

Ans. The school keeps in touch with parents through regular updates and events.

Q3. What do you teach every day?

Ans. The School strikes a balance between teaching basic skills and encouraging critical thinking.

Q4. What does The School do to help kids learn more?

Ans. The School helps students get better at school by giving them structured lessons and practice.

Q5. What kind of room do you have for school?

Ans. The school keeps things calm, polite, and in order, which helps students learn.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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