Central Emerson Elementary

Summary:

Central Emerson Elementary is a public elementary school in Snohomish, Washington, serving 461 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Snohomish School District, which is ranked 61 out of 247 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Central Emerson Elementary has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby schools like Seattle Hill Elementary and Little Cedars Elementary, its academic performance lags behind its peers. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are consistently lower than the Snohomish School District and Washington state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 42.06% in 2021-2022 to 59.22% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Interestingly, while Central Emerson Elementary's rankings for specific student groups, such as Hispanic students and students with special education needs, are generally higher than its overall school ranking, the school's overall academic performance still falls short of its neighbors. This suggests that factors beyond just racial diversity, such as socioeconomic status, teacher quality, and targeted interventions, may play a significant role in student success. The school's fluctuating spending and staffing model, with per-student spending ranging from $14,564 to $20,338 and student-teacher ratios varying from 15.7 to 30.4, may also contribute to the challenges it faces in supporting student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1103 Pine Street
       Snohomish, WA  98290


(360) 563-7150

District: Snohomish School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
669th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,609 Help


Students who attend Central Emerson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Centennial Middle School
High:    Snohomish High School

Student/teacher ratio:  30.4 Help
Number of students:  461

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.4%
Hispanic:
27.3%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Emerson Elementary ranks worse than 57.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Snohomish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.4%), Hispanic (27.3%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Snohomish School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Emerson Elementary is 30.4, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Snohomish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Emerson Elementary is $17,609, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Snohomish School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Emerson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Emerson Elementary 669th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Central Emerson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
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Female students:
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Snohomish School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Snohomish School District 61st of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Emerson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Central Emerson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.23 678th 1026 33.9%
2005 51.59 512th 1031 50.3%
2006 41.79 652nd 1051 38.0%
2007 38.34 714th 1069 33.2%
2008 37.68 705th 1067 33.9%
2009 27.26 843rd 1072 21.4%
2010 32.17 805th 1088 26.0%
2011 23.63 913th 1092 16.4%
2012 29.19 853rd 1097 22.2%
2013 34.22 787th 1106 28.8%
2015 35.74 715th 1067 33.0%
2016 24.88 838th 1053 20.4%
2017 23.03 843rd 1056 20.2%
2018 38.23 653rd 1054 38.0%
2019 29.77 835th 1130 26.1%
2021 43.90 578th 1107 47.8%
2022 39.69 689th 1169 41.1%
2023 35.97 740th 1169 36.7%
2024 40.82 669th 1168 42.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Emerson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.72 167th 637 73.8%
2019 55.82 188th 566 66.8%
2021 61.36 54th 158 65.8%
2022 40.37 262nd 478 45.2%
2024 33.64 242nd 339 28.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Emerson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.73 523rd 835 37.4%
2019 27.57 786th 979 19.7%
2021 42.32 470th 854 45.0%
2022 40.52 622nd 1019 39.0%
2023 34.62 708th 1013 30.1%
2024 45.76 567th 1024 44.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Emerson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.24 604th 1004 39.8%
2019 27.35 833rd 1068 22.0%
2021 40.57 569th 1008 43.6%
2022 41.43 629th 1100 42.8%
2023 44.89 586th 1094 46.4%
2024 42.45 617th 1093 43.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Emerson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.21 655th 999 34.4%
2019 34.77 724th 1075 32.7%
2021 46.36 508th 1025 50.4%
2022 37.93 667th 1113 40.1%
2023 26.26 833rd 1099 24.2%
2024 38.11 677th 1099 38.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Emerson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.24 498th 697 28.6%
2021 43.05 250th 501 50.1%
2022 47.57 322nd 694 53.6%
2023 36.62 417th 633 34.1%
2024 51.12 314th 651 51.8%
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Rank History for White students at Central Emerson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.09 629th 833 24.5%
2019 27.72 814th 1027 20.7%
2021 35.31 624th 943 33.8%
2022 34.90 704th 1031 31.7%
2023 35.25 685th 1011 32.2%
2024 33.43 703rd 1009 30.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

Central Emerson Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Sunday, May 29, 2022

Open Quote I love working at Emerson. It is a positive, friendly place for families. Kind people! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Open Quote Bullying is tolerated at this school. The Principal does nothing and punishes the children who try and seek help. Poor communication between parents and teachers. I don't know what else to say. I am fed up. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central Emerson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 500 5 18 6 3 n/a n/a 0 532
1989 543 2 16 7 6 n/a n/a 0 574
1990 717 5 19 8 7 n/a n/a 0 756
1991 437 3 12 3 3 n/a n/a 0 458
1992 579 2 16 13 2 n/a n/a 0 612
1993 546 4 11 8 6 n/a n/a 0 575
1994 548 6 12 10 6 n/a n/a 0 582
1995 416 7 10 13 2 n/a n/a 0 448
1996 416 7 10 13 2 n/a n/a 0 448
1997 400 2 9 13 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1998 391 2 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 376 2 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2000 361 2 5 17 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2001 362 2 5 19 4 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 365 2 5 21 3 n/a n/a 0 396
2003 365 2 5 21 3 n/a n/a 0 396
2004 345 2 3 28 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2005 313 4 8 22 6 n/a n/a 0 353
2006 349 3 8 28 5 n/a n/a 0 393
2007 356 6 6 32 6 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 357 10 10 39 8 n/a n/a 1 425
2009 338 13 7 48 9 n/a n/a 3 418
2010 300 9 6 53 7 n/a n/a 7 382
2011 258 6 7 61 10 0 6 0 348
2012 243 4 8 59 8 0 15 0 337
2013 226 2 6 61 4 0 24 0 323
2014 232 5 4 61 3 0 15 0 320
2015 246 2 3 65 1 1 24 0 342
2016 244 0 3 79 0 1 19 0 346
2017 243 0 2 80 1 0 21 0 347
2018 212 1 1 74 1 0 27 0 316
2019 184 4 0 68 1 0 22 0 279
2020 170 2 1 62 1 2 21 0 259
2021 127 4 1 57 0 2 14 0 205
2022 226 5 27 79 6 2 33 0 378
2023 297 4 3 126 4 0 27 0 461

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 Central Emerson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 19.0 28.0 0
1989 574 21.0 27.3 n/a
1990 756 27.6 27.3 0
1991 458 29.4 15.5 n/a
1992 612 31.0 19.7 n/a
1993 575 28.8 20.0 n/a
1994 582 30.9 18.8 n/a
1995 448 23.5 19.1 n/a
1996 448 23.5 19.1 n/a
1997 426 22.6 18.8 n/a
1998 414 22.1 18.7 n/a
1999 396 19.2 20.6 n/a
2000 386 20.4 18.9 n/a
2001 392 20.5 19.1 n/a
2002 396 19.3 20.5 30.3
2003 396 19.3 20.5 30.3
2004 380 21.0 18.1 32.6
2005 353 21.3 16.6 27.2
2006 393 21.3 18.5 27.5
2007 406 22.4 18.1 31.3
2008 425 23.6 18.0 34.4
2009 418 23.6 17.7 37.8
2010 382 22.9 16.6 46.1
2011 348 22.9 15.1 55.2
2012 337 18.9 17.8 55.2
2013 323 19.9 16.2 55.1
2014 320 n/a n/a 53.4
2015 342 22.0 15.5 46.5
2016 346 19.0 18.2 48.8
2017 347 21.3 16.2 48.7
2018 316 19.8 15.9 45.6
2019 279 18.1 15.3 48
2020 259 15.9 16.2 44.8
2021 205 12.9 15.7 48.3
2022 378 22.7 16.6 42.1
2023 461 15.1 30.4 59.2

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 Central Emerson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 19.0 28.0 0
1989 574 21.0 27.3 n/a
1990 756 27.6 27.3 0
1991 458 29.4 15.5 n/a
1992 612 31.0 19.7 n/a
1993 575 28.8 20.0 n/a
1994 582 30.9 18.8 n/a
1995 448 23.5 19.1 n/a
1996 448 23.5 19.1 n/a
1997 426 22.6 18.8 n/a
1998 414 22.1 18.7 n/a
1999 396 19.2 20.6 n/a
2000 386 20.4 18.9 n/a
2001 392 20.5 19.1 n/a
2002 396 19.3 20.5 30.3
2003 396 19.3 20.5 30.3
2004 380 21.0 18.1 32.6
2005 353 21.3 16.6 27.2
2006 393 21.3 18.5 27.5
2007 406 22.4 18.1 31.3
2008 425 23.6 18.0 34.4
2009 418 23.6 17.7 37.8
2010 382 22.9 16.6 46.1
2011 348 22.9 15.1 55.2
2012 337 18.9 17.8 55.2
2013 323 19.9 16.2 55.1
2014 320 n/a n/a 53.4
2015 342 22.0 15.5 46.5
2016 346 19.0 18.2 48.8
2017 347 21.3 16.2 48.7
2018 316 19.8 15.9 45.6
2019 279 18.1 15.3 48
2020 259 15.9 16.2 44.8
2021 205 12.9 15.7 48.3
2022 378 22.7 16.6 42.1
2023 461 15.1 30.4 59.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaPertussisTetanus
202390.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.6%96.4%96.4%96.4%94.6%98.2%94.6%94.6%94.6%
202488.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%92.5%91.0%91.0%91.0%92.5%94.0%89.6%92.5%92.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Central Emerson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201869.1%1.2%7.1%0.0%6.0%92.9%73.8%92.9%86.9%90.5%75.0%
201969.8%3.5%3.5%0.0%9.3%91.9%75.6%94.2%90.7%91.9%77.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Central Emerson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201985.8%1.1%2.8%4.6%95.4%95.0%95.4%95.0%95.4%95.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Emerson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,622 (8.7%) $16,929 (91.3%) $18,551
2020 $1,384 (9.5%) $13,180 (90.5%) $14,564
2021 $2,134 (10.5%) $18,204 (89.5%) $20,338
2022 $1,245 (7.1%) $16,364 (92.9%) $17,609

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Emerson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 835th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 740th of 1169 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Emerson Elementary)51.943.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)62.158
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Central Emerson Elementary)5035.5
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Snohomish School District)63.659.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Emerson Elementary)42.152.2
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)66.656.1
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Central Emerson Elementary)26.839.1
 12.3%
   4th Grade Math (Snohomish School District)63.858.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Emerson Elementary)53.137.3
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)66.261.9
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Central Emerson Elementary)32.929.4
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (Snohomish School District)51.248.9
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Central Emerson Elementary)42.236
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Snohomish School District)59.858.7
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Emerson Elementary)5650
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)65.561.4
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Central Emerson Elementary)39.336.8
 2.5%
   6th Grade Math (Snohomish School District)58.151
 7.1%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Emerson Elementary)51.546.4
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Snohomish School District)69.560.6
 8.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Central Emerson Elementary)36.935.6
 1.3%
   All Grades Math (Snohomish School District)58.150.4
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Central Emerson Elementary)42.236
 6.2%
   All Grades Science (Snohomish School District)59.454.4
 5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students279461
 65.2%
African American44
American Indian14
 300%
Asian03
Hispanic68126
 85.3%
Pacific Islander00
White184297
 61.4%
Two or More Races2227
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48%59.2%
 11.2%


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Students at Central Emerson Elementary are 64% White, 27% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 461 students attended Central Emerson Elementary.

Central Emerson Elementary ranks 669th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Central Emerson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Centennial Middle School
High : Snohomish High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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