Charles G. Emery Elementary School
Charles G. Emery Elementary School serves 655 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Charles G. Emery Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Charles G. Emery Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Charles G. Emery Elementary School's student population of 655 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 655 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Charles G. Emery Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Charles G. Emery Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1677 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 46% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 9% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Buena Park Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Charles G. Emery Elementary School is Buena Park High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Los Coyotes Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gordon H. Beatty Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Buena Park Gordon H. Beatty Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 767 students10
0.4 miles
8201 Country Club Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 523-1160 0.4 K-6 767 - La Mirada Los Coyotes Middle School Magnet School
Math: 34% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 437 students10
1.1 miles
14640 Mercado Ave.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-3595 1.1 6-8 437 - La Mirada Eastwood Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 471 students10
1.2 miles
15730 Pescados Dr.
La Mirada, CA 90638
(562) 210-2650 1.2 K-5 471 - Fullerton Robert C. Fisler Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 90%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-8 | 918 students10
1.2 miles
1350 Starbuck St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890 1.2 K-8 918 - Fullerton Valencia Park Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 616 students10
1.4 miles
3441 W. Valencia Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7755 1.4 K-6 616
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