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Enrollment
390
Elementary
DISTRICT 364 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GARVEY ELEMENTARY·NCES 061494001900
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
7544 East Emerson Pl., Rosemead, CA 91770 · (626) 307-3333 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL390 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 57% of California public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- CThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
20.5:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.7:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
301 students
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 75 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 52 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 50 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 46 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 56 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 58 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 53 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (75) is 42% larger than its 6th grade class (53).
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
44.0%
CA avg 49.1% . -1.0pp since 2014
Math
40.9%
CA avg 37.7% . -0.1pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 44 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 41 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 1 points since 2014, while math scores have held steady.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 24.1% | 19.8% | 16.9% | 39.1% |
| Math | 23.2% | 17.7% | 23.2% | 35.9% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 44.0% | 40.9% |
| 2023-24 | 40.7% | 39.3% |
| 2022-23 | 39.5% | 40.7% |
| 2021-22 | 46.1% | 39.8% |
| 2018-19 | 59.3% | 59.2% |
| 2017-18 | 49.4% | 46.8% |
| 2016-17 | 45.6% | 40.9% |
| 2015-16 | 51.0% | 43.0% |
| 2014-15 | 45.0% | 41.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
41.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
34.3%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.0pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 41% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 34% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary's state test result (41.3% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary this school | 390 | 77.2% | 41.3% |
| Encinita Elementary Rosemead | 418 | 73.9% | 43.4% |
| Morningside Elementary Garden Grove | 416 | 76.0% | 62.1% |
| Killian Elementary Rowland Heights | 469 | 78.9% | 49.2% |
| Thomas Paine Elementary Garden Grove | 428 | 72.2% | 71.0% |
| Excelsior Elementary Garden Grove | 426 | 80.5% | 71.0% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.3% | #2,358 of 5,151 | #565 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 40.9% | #2,229 of 5,172 ▲ 17 | #554 of 1,129 ▼ 17 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 44.0% | #2,556 of 5,172 ▲ 103 | #613 of 1,129 ▲ 9 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -0.5pp | #1,643 of 5,116 | #287 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 390 | #3,809 of 5,915 | #815 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.5:1 | #1,228 of 5,352 | #375 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.5% | #2,481 of 5,354 | #388 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.2% | #2,442 of 5,625 | #763 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.1% | #984 of 3,837 | #377 of 947 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
390
-52 (-12%) vs 2020
-41% since 1990-91, when it was 658
Student : Teacher
20.5:1
was 27.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 390 | 19 | 20.5:1 | 77% (301) |
| 2023-24 | 426 | 19 | 22.4:1 | 68% (291) |
| 2022-23 | 448 | 19.2 | 23.4:1 | 73% (329) |
| 2020-21 | 442 | 16 | 27.6:1 | 80% (352) |
| 2017-18 | 514 | 20 | 25.7:1 | 85% (437) |
| 2015-16 | 531 | 21 | 25.3:1 | 90% (476) |
| 2010-11 | 618 | N/A | N/A | 93% (573) |
| 2000-01 | 643 | 29 | 22.2:1 | 87% (560) |
| 1990-91 | 658 | 23 | 28.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 24% (514 to 390); teachers down 5% (20 to 19).
About Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary is a small elementary school that serves part of Rosemead, California. The school counted 390 students in 2024-25, covering kindergarten through 6.
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary belongs to Garvey Elementary, a district of 11 schools and 4,235 students.
More than half of enrollment at Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary is Asian: 56%. Enrollment also includes 39% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. The school's Asian share is 40 points above the 15% share among Los Angeles County residents. A diversity index of 53% means there is a 53% chance two randomly chosen students at Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary are from different groups.
Based on 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary has a ratio of 20.5:1. The average for elementary schools in California, 22.3:1, is higher. Income data for the school show 77% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary earns a B on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 57% of California public elementary schools.
On BeatsExpectations, Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary is 7.0 points above its prediction, a result in the middle 80% of California schools.
For Los Angeles County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $90,112, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36%, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. The county has 2,244 public schools and about 1,265,907 students.
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary's closest public school neighbor is Garvey (Richard) Intermediate, about 0.3 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Its average proficiency rate of 41.3% is below the 57.7% average for nearby schools.
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary falls in the Suburb: Large locale category, used for schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Over 4 years, enrollment fell by 52 students, from 442 to 390. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 27.6:1 to 20.5:1.
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Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Garvey Elementary
- Garvey (Richard) IntermediateMiddle · 661 students
- Monterey Vista ElementaryElementary · 542 students
- Hillcrest ElementaryElementary · 439 students
- Bitely (Arlene) ElementaryElementary · 409 students
- Dewey Avenue ElementaryElementary · 341 students
- Temple (Roger W.) IntermediateMiddle · 297 students
Other schools in Rosemead
- Rosemead HighHigh · 1,691 students
- Garvey (Richard) IntermediateMiddle · 661 students
- Mildred B. Janson ElementaryElementary · 575 students
- Muscatel MiddleMiddle · 511 students
- Emma W. Shuey ElementaryElementary · 450 students
- Encinita ElementaryElementary · 418 students
Nearby schools
- Garvey (Richard) Intermediate0.3 mi · 661
- Duff Language Magnet Academy0.4 mi · 291
- Bitely (Arlene) Elementary0.4 mi · 409
- Mark Keppel High0.7 mi · 2,201
- Monterey Vista Elementary0.8 mi · 542
- Dewey Avenue Elementary1.0 mi · 341
Frequently asked questions
About Emerson (Ralph Waldo) ElementaryHow many students attend Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary enrolls approximately 390 students in grades KG-06.
Is Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-06.
How many teachers does Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary have?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary?
Student demographics at Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary are roughly 1% White, 39% Hispanic, 1% Black, 56% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary in?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary is part of Garvey Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.