Overview
Burrel Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Riverdale, California. The school enrolls 94 students. It is part of the Burrel Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictBurrel Union Elementary
County6019
CityRiverdale
ZIP93656
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060654000588
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment94
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino94.7%
Black / African American1.5%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %85%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)