Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
Tel:
(602)257-3853
- Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School serves 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School's student population of 504 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 504 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1253 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 5% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Phoenix Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is Genesis Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is System Phoenix (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is System Phoenix (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Genesis Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 111 students
0.3 miles
525 East Mcdowell Rd., 640 N.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602)254-8090 0.3 9-12 111 - Phoenix System Phoenix Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 117 students
0.5 miles
1301 East Almeria Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602)200-4995 0.5 6-12 117 - Phoenix Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 138 students
0.6 miles
2536 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602)252-3799 0.6 K-6 138 - Phoenix Arizona Academy Of Science And Technology Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 49 students
0.7 miles
1875 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85002
(602)253-1199 0.7 K-8 49 - Phoenix Arizona School For The Arts Charter School
Grades: 5-12 | 852 students
0.7 miles
1410 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602)257-1444 0.7 5-12 852
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