Emerson School serves 124 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Emerson School's student population of 124 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Emerson School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
65%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
20%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Emerson School?
124 students attend Emerson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Emerson School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson School?
Emerson School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emerson School offer ?
Emerson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Emerson School part of?
Emerson School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
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