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Burlingame School District
Address
1825 Trousdale Dr. Burlingame, California, 94010 United States
District information
Type	Public
Grades	K–8
Superintendent	Dr. Marla Silversmith
NCES District ID	0606480
Students and staff
Students	3,312
Teachers	148.91
Staff	90.20
Student–teacher ratio	22.24
Other information
Website	www.burlingameschools.org

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. 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.

Mascots

Burlingame Intermediate School - Trojans

Franklin Elementary School - Falcons

Lincoln Elementary School - Lions

Hoover Elementary School - Hawks

Roosevelt Elementary School - Bears

Washington Elementary School - Wildcats

McKinley Elementary School - Bulldogs

References

1. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Burlingame Elementary". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
2. Friedman, Jonathan. "SMMUSD superintendent appointed to head Northern California school district." Malibu Times. Friday, May 30, 2008. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
3. "Burlingame Elem Sch District". www.burlingameschools.org. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
4. "Burlingame Intermediate School". bis.burlingameschools.org. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
5. "Franklin Elementary". franklin.burlingameschools.org. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
6. "Lincoln Elementary". lincoln.burlingameschools.org. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
7. "Hoover Elementary". hoover.burlingameschools.org. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
8. "Roosevelt Elementary". roosevelt.burlingameschools.org. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
9. "Washington Elementary". washington.burlingameschools.org. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
10. "McKinley Elementary". mckinley.burlingameschools.org. Retrieved August 18, 2023.

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 toGiven 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 DistrictCaryn 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 VirtualIn July, the Burlingame School District agreed to a two-year partnership with"

External links

• Official Burlingame School District web site

• Burlingame, California
• School districts in San Mateo County, California