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Balboa Elementary

Glendale Unified · Los Angeles County · 1844 Bel Aire Drive, Glendale, CA 91201-1173

(818) 241-1801

7/10
#1929
Rank 1929 out of 5,722
Top 34%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2369 · 59th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1682 · 71st percentile
Science7/10 · #1712 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Balboa Elementary sits in Glendale, a dense, walkable city tucked between the San Gabriel Mountains and the LA sprawl — the kind of place where tree-lined neighborhoods and a strong sense of community make it feel like a small town despite being minutes from everything. The school lands solidly in the upper third statewide, with math and science scores that stand out a bit more than English, making it a good fit for families who value well-rounded academics in a school that's clearly doing more right than wrong. Glendale Unified has a reputation for taking education seriously, and Balboa reflects that — a reliable neighborhood school for families putting down roots in one of the San Fernando Valley's most established communities.

Student Demographics

392 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
357 (91%)
Hispanic
27 (7%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners195 (50%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged285 (73%)
Students with Disabilities29 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

799
Enrollment
33.7
Teachers (FTE)
23.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
26.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #892 · 85th percentile

212 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found