Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

915 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
303 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1438 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
35%
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20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
5%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
75%
47%
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Black
9%
6%
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White
8%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School's ranking?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is ranked #1438 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School often compared to?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William T Machan Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School, Capitol Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
303 students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School part of?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is part of Phoenix Elementary District (4256) School District.
In what neighborhood is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School located?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is located in the Coronado neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Coronado.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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