About Burbank

Artesia's history is as much tied to its schools as it is to the many naturally flowing wells giving Artesia its name.  Luther Burbank Elementary School, in fact, is located not far from the site of Artesia's first school.  The opening of this two-story schoolhouse enabled the village of Artesia to become a community and the Artesia School District was established on May 3, 1875. 

Burbank Elementary has a population of approximately 400 students representing many different ethnic backgrounds, cultures, and at least 18 different languages.  Our school has two special day classes for students identified as having special needs.  Our diverse school experience enriches the learning environment by exposing students to various cultures, perspectives, and experiences, fostering empathy, understanding, and a more inclusive worldview from a young age.

The Burbank Bulldogs are a community of dedicated educators, supportive adults, and enthusiastic, talented learners.  Luther Burbank Elementary is a school community where the highest expectations are maintained.  Burbank utilizes all available resources to enable students to become life-long learners who possess the ability to achieve their utmost potential.  We promote a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment in which parents and community members are encouraged to become immersed in student's educational endeavors.  Individual academic and social needs of staff and students are met, creating a desirable environment where all participants are successful.  Burbank has been named as an Honor Roll school by Educational Results Partnership’s for a number of years.

Burbank is a school in and of the community that provides many services for families and children.  Our dynamic PTA sponsors a number of family-friendly events each year such as the Halloween Trunk or Treat and a vibrant, culturally rich International Festival in the spring. The staff and PTA team up to provide a variety of Family Nights for families as well as assemblies and various school experiences. Burbank offers an after school program, ABC EXCELS, where students participate in enrichment, physical fitness, and homework support.   Students also have opportunities to participate in an extensive variety of after-school enrichment classes throughout the school year, such as cheerleading, spirit squad, and musical theatre.