Emma W. Shuey Elementary School

8472 East Wells St.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Emma W. Shuey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emma W. Shuey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Emma W. Shuey Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Emma W. Shuey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emma W. Shuey Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1492 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
58%
33%
64%
47%
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
62%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emma W. Shuey Elementary School's ranking?
Emma W. Shuey Elementary School is ranked #1492 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Emma W. Shuey Elementary School often compared to?
Emma W. Shuey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mildred B. Janson Elementary School, Savannah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Emma W. Shuey Elementary School?
460 students attend Emma W. Shuey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Emma W. Shuey Elementary School students are Asian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emma W. Shuey Elementary School?
Emma W. Shuey Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Emma W. Shuey Elementary School offer ?
Emma W. Shuey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Emma W. Shuey Elementary School part of?
Emma W. Shuey Elementary School is part of Rosemead Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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