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#552 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 6% in state

Puc Community Charter Elementary

Elementary School · Puc Community Charter Elementary District · Burbank, CA

A charter elementary school in Burbank, CA where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1405 North San Fernando Blvd. Ste. 303, Burbank, CA 91504

  • Math 49% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-0.22 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.8 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+29.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$18,787
Chronic Absenteeism40.9%

Students at Puc Community Charter Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Puc Community Charter Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,486/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burbank), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$103,164

Median home value

$1,046,200

Median rent

$2,147/mo

College educated

45.5%

Homeownership

52.2%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Gridley Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.0K–50.6 mi480Compare →
Sylmar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9K–50.6 mi415Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Puc Community Charter Elementary District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$18,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Puc Community Charter Elementary is listed in PUC Community Charter Elementary District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Puc Community Charter Elementary

Puc Community Charter Elementary is a public elementary school in Burbank, CA, part of Puc Community Charter Elementary District, serving approximately 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #552 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

What's said publicly about Puc Community Charter Elementary

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC Schools) is a non-profit charter school organization authorized by the Los Angeles Unified School District, comprising a total of 14 schools 1. The network currently serves communities in the Northeast San Fernando Valley and Northeast Los Angeles 1. Its mission focuses on increasing college entrance and graduation rates for underserved students and preparing them to uplift their communities 1. The organization is supported by PUC National, a non-profit entity created to enhance the schools' mission and replicate the model in other areas 1. PUC Schools Co-Founder Dr. Jacqueline Elliot has contributed to public discourse on the organization's impact 1. The schools are currently enrolling students for the 2026-2027 academic year 1. Specific locations within the Northeast Los Angeles area include Eagle Rock, Cypress Park, Lincoln Heights, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Montecito Heights, Elysian Valley, and El Sereno 1. In the Northeast San Fernando Valley, schools are located in Pacoima, Lake View Terrace, San Fernando, and Sylmar 1.
Sources (1)
  1. pucschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Puc Community Charter Elementary

What grades does Puc Community Charter Elementary serve?

Puc Community Charter Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Puc Community Charter Elementary?

Puc Community Charter Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Puc Community Charter Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Puc Community Charter Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Puc Community Charter Elementary rank in CA?

Puc Community Charter Elementary ranks #552 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Puc Community Charter Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Puc Community Charter Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Puc Community Charter Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Puc Community Charter Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Puc Community Charter Elementary a charter school?

Yes, Puc Community Charter Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Puc Community Charter Elementary a Title I school?

No, Puc Community Charter Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Puc Community Charter Elementary?

87.2% of students at Puc Community Charter Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.9%
Area population (ZIP 91504)
27,268
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
39.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91504; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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