Is Emerson School a good school?

Emerson School ranks 87 th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Emerson School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 106 students attended Emerson School.

What is the racial makeup of Emerson School?

Students at Emerson School are 70% White, 15% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% African American.

Emerson School

Summary:

Emerson School is a public charter elementary school in Portland, Oregon, serving 106 students in grades K-5. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 87 out of 710 and a 4-star rating from Portland School District 1J.

Emerson School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming their peers in the district and state on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 61.9% of 3rd graders, 56.5% of 4th graders, and 66.7% of 5th graders at Emerson School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 56.3%, 55.4%, and 59.6%, respectively, and the state's 39%, 41.9%, and 46.9%. The school also has a strong track record of supporting diverse student populations, with high performance across different subgroups. For instance, in the 2017-2018 school year, Emerson School ranked 33rd out of 681 Oregon elementary schools for female students and 21st out of 212 for multi-racial students, both with a 5-star rating.

When comparing Emerson School to nearby schools, it stands out as a high-performing option. For example, Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School, which is 1.68 miles away, also ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 10 out of 710 and a 5-star rating. However, other nearby schools, such as Boise-Eliot Elementary School and Kairos PDX, have lower statewide rankings and performance levels compared to Emerson School.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

105 NW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97209-3315

(503) 525-6124

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
87^th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,301

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 106

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.8%

Two or more races:

15.1%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Emerson School ranks better than 87.7% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 23^rd among 60 ranked elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.08. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), two or more races (15.1%), Hispanic (7.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson School is 13.2, which is the 12^th best among 60 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson School is $11,301. 54 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emerson School:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerson School 87^th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Emerson School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Portland School District 1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Portland School District 1J 17^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Emerson School

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Rank History for all students at Emerson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	39.51	399^th	586	31.9%
2005	77.49	89^th	629	85.9%
2006	31.11	505^th	636	20.6%
2007	80.24	77^th	652	88.2%
2008	69.06	172^nd	655	73.7%
2009	84.61	57^th	665	91.4%
2010	83.99	65^th	674	90.4%
2011	91.37	8^th	695	98.8%
2012	93.43	21^st	730	97.1%
2013	94.83	12^th	707	98.3%
2014	94.76	10^th	695	98.6%
2015	94.86	25^th	706	96.5%
2016	81.01	104^th	697	85.1%
2017	81.57	105^th	701	85.0%
2018	92.13	41^st	709	94.2%
2019	88.73	61^st	705	91.3%
2022	77.49	133^rd	706	81.2%
2023	75.09	146^th	706	79.3%
2024	85.08	87^th	710	87.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Emerson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.56	21^st	212	90.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emerson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	77.84	131^st	703	81.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Emerson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	92.59	33^rd	681	95.2%
2023	51.64	277^th	652	57.5%
2024	77.81	117^th	658	82.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Emerson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	88.88	57^th	680	91.6%
2019	87.24	63^rd	623	89.9%
2022	80.40	94^th	654	85.6%
2023	77.25	118^th	665	82.3%

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Rank History for White students at Emerson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	85.90	67^th	683	90.2%
2019	86.39	67^th	662	89.9%
2022	78.60	104^th	666	84.4%
2023	73.61	142^nd	656	78.4%
2024	75.48	137^th	670	79.6%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, June 11, 2012

Its a shame the previous poster had a bad experience...I'm a parent and all the other parents I know at Emerson are thrilled with their experience there. The school is small in size and has a real community feel. I am so happy my daughter got in there, she has made such good friends and is excited to learn. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 27, 2009

We used to love Emerson, thought the world of it's project approach method and it's teachers, until we had a bully problem that wasn't getting taken care of. Not only did we get 'lip service' from the staff and administration, but I think they truly believe there is no problem. They are in complete denial and since we didn't see things changing any time soon, we pulled our child last year and are now much happier at our local school. It's really too bad as they have tons of potential. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Emerson School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	63	19	6	4	3	n/a	n/a	3	98
2005	62	14	12	7	1	n/a	n/a	1	97
2006	84	14	10	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	120
2007	93	16	8	8	0	n/a	n/a	1	126
2008	104	16	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	131
2009	105	10	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	2	129
2010	112	5	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	16	143
2011	106	4	5	10	1	0	20	0	146
2012	95	4	5	10	1	0	24	0	139
2013	91	4	5	14	1	0	29	0	144
2014	78	7	5	14	1	0	39	0	144
2015	73	9	4	15	1	0	40	0	142
2016	67	8	5	19	0	0	45	0	144
2017	70	8	3	18	0	0	45	0	144
2018	81	5	3	17	0	0	36	0	142
2019	89	3	3	11	0	0	34	0	140
2020	100	2	2	14	0	0	24	1	143
2021	92	2	3	12	0	0	28	1	138
2022	80	2	4	12	0	0	25	1	124
2023	74	2	5	8	0	0	16	1	106

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Emerson School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	98	5.0	19.6	21.1
2005	97	n/a	n/a	28.1
2006	120	7.0	17.1	22.5
2007	126	8.5	14.8	18.4
2008	131	6.5	20.2	17.7
2009	129	6.2	20.6	21.3
2010	143	6.2	22.8	n/a
2011	146	6.5	22.4	18.5
2012	139	6.5	21.3	13.7
2013	144	6.5	22.1	15.3
2014	144	6.5	22.1	16
2015	142	6.0	23.6	13.4
2016	144	7.0	20.5	14.6
2017	144	6.1	23.5	8.3
2018	142	6.4	22.1	5.6
2019	140	7.1	19.6	n/a
2020	143	7.2	19.7	n/a
2021	138	7.5	18.4	n/a
2022	124	8.0	15.5	n/a
2023	106	8.0	13.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Emerson School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	98	5.0	19.6	21.1
2005	97	n/a	n/a	28.1
2006	120	7.0	17.1	22.5
2007	126	8.5	14.8	18.4
2008	131	6.5	20.2	17.7
2009	129	6.2	20.6	21.3
2010	143	6.2	22.8	n/a
2011	146	6.5	22.4	18.5
2012	139	6.5	21.3	13.7
2013	144	6.5	22.1	15.3
2014	144	6.5	22.1	16
2015	142	6.0	23.6	13.4
2016	144	7.0	20.5	14.6
2017	144	6.1	23.5	8.3
2018	142	6.4	22.1	5.6
2019	140	7.1	19.6	n/a
2020	143	7.2	19.7	n/a
2021	138	7.5	18.4	n/a
2022	124	8.0	15.5	n/a
2023	106	8.0	13.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Emerson School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$8,583
2020	n/a	n/a	$8,395
2021	n/a	n/a	$8,877
2022	$1,288 (6.5%)	$18,578 (93.5%)	$19,866
2023	$1,477 (13.1%)	$9,824 (86.9%)	$11,301

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerson School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 61^st of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 146^th of 706 Elementary schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emerson School)	73.9	45.8	28.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)	55.4	55.4
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Emerson School)	52.2	33.3	18.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)	52.8	56.2	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson School)	81.8	75	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)	56.2	58.1	1.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Emerson School)	86.4	45	41.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)	48	54.3	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson School)	75	78.9	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)	60.4	59.8	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Emerson School)	54.2	52.6	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)	43.2	46.5	3.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Emerson School)	66.7	66.7
5th Grade Science (Portland School District 1J)	40.6	44.1	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	140	106	24.3%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	11	8	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	89	74	16.9%
Two or More Races	34	16	52.9%

Schools Near Emerson School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)						OSAS Mathematics (2024)						OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Emerson School	Public, Charter	K-5	105 NW Park Ave	Portland	97209	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 525-6124	106	8	13.2		74 (69.8%)	2 (1.9%)	8 (7.5%)	5 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (15.1%)	85.1	87^th of 710 public elementary schools	87.7%		75.1	146^th of 706 public elementary schools	79.3%	59	61.9	56.5	66.7				71.4	43.5	57.1				61.9		$11,301	$1,477	$9,824
Ainsworth Elementary School	Public	K-5	2425 SW Vista Ave	Portland	97201	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-6288	563	28	19.8	9.2%	351 (62.3%)	6 (1.1%)	113 (20.1%)	34 (6.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (9.6%)	96.8	18^th of 710 public elementary schools	97.5%		96.8	19^th of 706 public elementary schools	97.3%	1	68.3	89.4	82.1				67.3	79.8	69.0				62.8		$19,340	$1,805	$17,535
Chapman Elementary School	Public	K-5	1445 NW 26th Ave	Portland	97210	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-6295	350	18	19.2	64.9%	188 (53.7%)	20 (5.7%)	60 (17.1%)	13 (3.7%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	58 (16.6%)	60.6	234^th of 710 public elementary schools	67.0%		62.8	227^th of 706 public elementary schools	67.8%	7	45.7	30.9	74.5				27.1	32.7	61.7				51.1		$22,924	$2,602	$20,323
Buckman Elementary School	Public	K-5	320 SE 16th Ave	Portland	97214	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-6230	395	24	16.6	65.1%	267 (67.6%)	13 (3.3%)	50 (12.7%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.4%)	70.6	169^th of 710 public elementary schools	76.2%		74.3	150^th of 706 public elementary schools	78.8%	19	58.6	42.1	61.8				55.1	36.2	46.3				39.4		$21,053	$1,482	$19,571
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2044 E Burnside St	Portland	97214	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 467-7529	381	27	14.0		302 (79.3%)	9 (2.4%)	17 (4.5%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (11.3%)	98.2	10^th of 710 public elementary schools	98.6%		98.7	6^th of 706 public elementary schools	99.2%	4	72.1	81.0	85.0	87.9	91.4	85.4	71.4	81.0	74.4	78.8	74.3	73.2	69.2	61.0	$11,301	$1,477	$9,824
Boise-Eliot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	620 N Fremont	Portland	97227	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 916-6171	326	26	12.4	71.2%	73 (22.4%)	137 (42.0%)	55 (16.9%)	7 (2.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (15.6%)	18.4	610^th of 710 public elementary schools	14.1%		25.7	536^th of 706 public elementary schools	24.1%	74	25.5	22.2	23.3				27.5	18.5	18.6				17.5		$27,256	$3,453	$23,803
Irvington Elementary School	Public	K-5	1320 NE Brazee St	Portland	97212	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-6185	228	14	16.5	20.6%	152 (66.7%)	16 (7.0%)	27 (11.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (13.2%)	83.4	100^th of 710 public elementary schools	85.9%		82	104^th of 706 public elementary schools	85.3%	4	75.7	55.0	58.3				70.3	48.8	47.2				55.6		$23,997	$1,810	$22,187
Kairos PDX	Public, Charter	K-5	3635 N Williams	Portland	97227	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 567-9820	245	18	13.6	32.7%	52 (21.2%)	124 (50.6%)	25 (10.2%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	38 (15.5%)	38	415^th of 710 public elementary schools	41.5%		49	319^th of 706 public elementary schools	54.8%	96	28.6	25.7	55.2				31.4	14.3	24.1				50.0		$11,301	$1,477	$9,824
Abernethy Elementary School	Public	K-5	2421 SE Orange Ave	Portland	97214	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-6190	353	20	17.7	10.8%	282 (79.9%)	2 (0.6%)	26 (7.4%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.1%)	98.7	6^th of 710 public elementary schools	99.2%		97.6	12^th of 706 public elementary schools	98.3%	6	78.6	79.4	85.3				77.8	81.8	78.7				78.4		$21,267	$2,315	$18,952
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science	Public, Charter	K-8	640 S Bancroft St	Portland	97239	Multnomah County	Oregon Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 244-1697	205	12	17.5		133 (64.9%)	10 (4.9%)	26 (12.7%)	9 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (11.2%)	77	134^th of 710 public elementary schools	81.1%		69.2	178^th of 706 public elementary schools	74.8%	44	58.3	60.9	82.6	68.2	60.0	57.9	37.5	39.1	43.5		40.0	33.3	47.8	63.2

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