Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Phoenix, Arizona 85006 · Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
#861 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#43479 of 50,301 nationally
About Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Phoenix, in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 189 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 861st of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (80th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 189.
There are 354 schools in Phoenix; Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks 203rd of 328 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)18%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)8.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 18%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Arizona School For The Arts
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 5–12
679 students · 894 m away
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
118 students · 1.1 km away
North High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,837 students · 1.1 km away
Whittier Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
453 students · 1.3 km away
Garfield School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
403 students · 1.5 km away
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
390 students · 1.5 km away
ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
443 students · 1.6 km away
ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 9–12
360 students · 1.6 km away
ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School
Phoenix · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
450 students · 1.6 km away
Kenilworth Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
· 1.9 km away
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Ochoa Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School a good school?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 22.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #861 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks #861 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #43479 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School had 189 students in 2025.
Is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.