Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3690 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
51%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School is ranked #3690 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School often compared to?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School?
426 students attend Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School students are Asian, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School offer ?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School part of?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School is part of Garvey Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School located?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary School is located in the Garvey neighborhood of Rosemead, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Garvey.
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