Central Emerson Elementary School

1103 Pine Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Central Emerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central Emerson Elementary School's student population of 461 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
461 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Central Emerson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Emerson Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1276 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central Emerson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central Emerson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Central Emerson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
27%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Emerson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Emerson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Emerson Elementary School's ranking?
Central Emerson Elementary School is ranked #1276 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Central Emerson Elementary School often compared to?
Central Emerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School, Cascade View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Central Emerson Elementary School?
461 students attend Central Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Central Emerson Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Emerson Elementary School?
Central Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Central Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Central Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Central Emerson Elementary School part of?
Central Emerson Elementary School is part of Snohomish School District.
In what neighborhood is Central Emerson Elementary School located?
Central Emerson Elementary School is located in the Delta neighborhood of Snohomish, WA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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