Serving 646 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charles G. Emery Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles G. Emery Elementary serves the northeast part of Buena Park, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles G. Emery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Charles G. Emery Elementary School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
646 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We, the members of the Charles G. Emery school community, are dedicated to empowering all learners with the educational, social, and technological knowledge, skills, and attitudes for success.
School Rankings
Charles G. Emery Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles G. Emery Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1023 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
57%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles G. Emery Elementary School's ranking?
Charles G. Emery Elementary School is ranked #1023 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Charles G. Emery Elementary School often compared to?
Charles G. Emery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gordon H. Beatty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles G. Emery Elementary School?
646 students attend Charles G. Emery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Charles G. Emery Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles G. Emery Elementary School?
Charles G. Emery Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Charles G. Emery Elementary School offer ?
Charles G. Emery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Charles G. Emery Elementary School part of?
Charles G. Emery Elementary School is part of Buena Park Elementary School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
I love this school. They have wonderful teachers, who really enjoy teaching kids. The principal Is great and very involved in all school activities as well. The front office and cafeteria staff are great and always greet kids with a smile. Mostly all staff is good except for a few aides who don''t like to do their job and doesn''t love to help kids. They talk nicely when parents or other teachers are around, but privately they don''t wanna help needy elementary school kids. All non-efficient aides need to go, please bring some energetic aides who love to work around kids. Except for these aide issues Emery is a great school.
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