Burlingame School District Explained

Address:	1825 Trousdale Dr.
City:	Burlingame
State:	California
Zipcode:	94010
Country:	United States
Type:	Public
Grades:	K–8
Superintendent:	Dr. Marla Silversmith
Students:	3,312
Teachers:	148.91
Staff:	90.20
Ratio:	22.24

Burlingame School District is a public school district in Burlingame, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its schools serve students in kindergarten through 8th grade.^[1] It oversees 7 schools.

History

The Burlingame School District has a rich history that traces back to the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco. The earthquake prompted a significant population increase in Burlingame, from around 200 residents before the disaster to approximately 1000 in 1907. Prior to this surge, Burlingame's children were educated through the county at the Burlingame School on Peninsula Avenue and County Road (El Camino), which was constructed in 1906 and later renamed Peninsula Avenue Schools.

The desire for a dedicated school district led Burlingame residents to vote in favor of its establishment in 1911. Plans were set in motion to build a permanent school, designed by renowned architect William H. Weeks. In 1912, during construction, a temporary 8-room schoolhouse known as "the little red schoolhouse" was erected on Howard and Primrose streets.

In September 1913, the first permanent Burlingame School opened on the corner of Oak Grove and Grange (now Paloma Avenue). Known as Burlingame Grammar School, the brick building featured columns on the front, a hallmark of Weeks' architectural style.

Schools

Schools within the district are Burlingame Intermediate School (6th–8th), Franklin Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, McKinley Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.^[2]

Mascots

Burlingame Intermediate School - Trojans^[3]

Franklin Elementary School - Falcons^[4]

Lincoln Elementary School - Lions^[5]

Hoover Elementary School - Hawks^[6]

Roosevelt Elementary School - Bears^[7]

Washington Elementary School - Wildcats^[8]

McKinley Elementary School - Bulldogs^[9]

Further reading

• Gonzales, Neil and Kimberly S. Wetzel. San Mateo County Times at the Oakland Tribune. December 2, 2008. Article ID: 11122678. "So many California children are seeking subsidized school meals that funds to[...]Given the state's financial crisis, Burlingame School District officials[...]"
• Mills-Faraudo, T.S. "School district playing it safe." San Mateo County Times. October 11, 2003. "Playing it safe Fear of large future expenses has Burlingame School District[...]Caryn Becker, administrator for the California Department of Education, said the[...]"
• Morente, Christine. "District links students with cyber charter." San Mateo County Times. August 17, 2004. "About 20 of the region's students have enrolled in the California Virtual[...]In July, the Burlingame School District agreed to a two-year partnership with[...]"

External links

• Official Burlingame School District web site

Notes and References

1. Friedman, Jonathan. "SMMUSD superintendent appointed to head Northern California school district." Malibu Times. Friday, May 30, 2008. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
2. Web site: Burlingame Elem Sch District . 2023-08-18 . www.burlingameschools.org.
3. Web site: Burlingame Intermediate School . 2023-08-18 . bis.burlingameschools.org.
4. Web site: Franklin Elementary . 2023-08-18 . franklin.burlingameschools.org.
5. Web site: Lincoln Elementary . 2023-08-18 . lincoln.burlingameschools.org.
6. Web site: Hoover Elementary . 2023-08-18 . hoover.burlingameschools.org.
7. Web site: Roosevelt Elementary . 2023-08-18 . roosevelt.burlingameschools.org.
8. Web site: Washington Elementary . 2023-08-18 . washington.burlingameschools.org.
9. Web site: McKinley Elementary . 2023-08-18 . mckinley.burlingameschools.org.