Emerson School

105 Nw Park Ave
Portland, OR 97209
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 106 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 10% in OR
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Emerson School's student population of 106 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
106 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Emerson School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#117 out of 1196 schools
(Top 10%)
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50-54%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emerson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emerson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Emerson School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Emerson School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Emerson School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Emerson School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Emerson School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Emerson School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Emerson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Emerson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerson School's ranking?
Emerson School is ranked #117 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Emerson School often compared to?
Emerson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School, Chapman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Emerson School?
106 students attend Emerson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Emerson School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 13:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Emerson School located?
Emerson School is located in the Northwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Northwest Portland.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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