Providencia Elementary School

1919 North Ontario Street

School District

Burbank Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 27, 2023

My son has special needs (autism) and is in a specialized IEP placement to attend this school. TBH we were very worried/disappointed about him being placed at this school vs. our home school that was rated higher. We are now actively petitioning the district to move my daughter over to Providencia for the next year, and know many other families that have also made the switch, because of the clear communication, love, and warmth at this school. The principal, teachers (and SPED specialists including case management, speech, and OT) are beyond anything we've ever imagined experiencing, and have ZERO reservations highly recommending this school 100000%.
Submitted by parent on July 10, 2017

Our family has been so happy at Providencia. The teachers and principal are great and really care about the kids. My son is learning to play the cello and he's in the after school orchestra. It is a small school and feels like a family. We are lucky to be at this school.
Submitted by parent on June 29, 2017

Staff need yo get an uplift especially the older staff with updated training or Leadership need to encourage embracing and practice unity. Encourage creative fun educational extracurricular programs ei Technology, science, art, music, and creative skills.
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2016

I cannot say enough good things about this school. Our daughter transferred from a private school and she is now very happy, thriving and learning like she's supposed to. I was very hesitant moving her here but all my worries and preconceived notions disappeared from day 1. The staff especially the Principal and teachers are nothing short of amazing. Ms. Culbertson, the principal, is always standing by the gate in the mornings to high-five the kids and talk to parents. They all work very hard to make students feel welcome and succeed in their education. My daughter completed Kindergarten from a private school not knowing how to read and full of anxiety. Two months into Providencia and she is involved in so many programs to help her and is very excited about learning how to read and is progressing faster than we anticipated. We are Burbank residents and I'm so glad we gave our local school a shot. I cannot be any happier with the curriculum and extracurricular activities they provide the kids and the opportunities for parents/families to get involve without being in your face. We LOVE this school!
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2015

Love this tight knit community. One of the lesser known/ hidden gems in BUSD. Wouldn't send my kids anywhere else!
Submitted by teacher on June 20, 2012

I could not be prouder to be a Providencia teacher and have dedicated my career to this school. It is a privilege to serve these families and work with this staff of amazing professionals. The PTA is very supportive of our students, staff and families. Our principal, Mrs. Culbertson, is a blessing to have as our instructional leader. She has dedicated herself to Prov., serving as a teacher, curriculum specialist and now, our principal. The site is newly remodeled and we lead the way with our school-wide Power Hour, hiring add'l teachers to provide small group, targeted instruction for all students, five days a week. This highly structured instruction is not only for a child struggling with a strand of lang. arts, but those who are proficient and advanced as well. Students are held to high standards and the enjoy learning. Every child has weekly music and every 4th and 5th grader learns to play the cello or violin. VHI invested $30,000 in new instruments for us alone! Providencia is the only BUSD school who has earned a 10 in their similar schools ranking! We are a CA Distinguished School and a Title 1 High Performing site where excellence is the norm, not the exception!
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2012

My daughter just finished Kindergarten at Providencia, and I couldn't be happier with this school. She had a great year and my experience with the school (as a parent) was very positive. The PTA is very welcoming and they organize many fun activities for the students. Providencia is a small school that feels like a family. The staff is hardworking and the principal is great. The kids really LOVE her.
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2012

I TOTALLY disagree with the parent who wrote about the leadership and the PTA . All of my children have gone to Providencia and they have had the BEST experience. They have loved all of their teachers, learned so much, and met so many lifelong friends. The new principal is WONDERFUL and from the very first day she was so approachable and it shows how much she cares about the children. This school just keeps getting better and I am happy that my family gets to be a part of it.
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2012

My boy has been going to this school for many years. He had the man principal for a couple years, and now the lady principal for his last year. The lady principal has been here for a long time, as a excellent teacher and also as a great vice-principal. She knows all the families and kids and always wants to help everyone. A new music program for the whole school started this year, and my boy learned to play cello. He really liked the student orchestra of cellos and violins and all the musicians visiting his school. It made him feel special. I think he will do well in middle school because of all his years at Providencia and how hard everyone has worked to bring great academics to the children.