Emerson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Berkeley, California 94705 · Berkeley Unified
#702 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#9852 of 50,301 nationally
About Emerson Elementary
Emerson Elementary is a public elementary located in Berkeley, in the Berkeley Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 283 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 702nd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 283.
There are 16 schools in Berkeley; Emerson Elementary ranks 5th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.8
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 Emerson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Emerson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Muir Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students · 622 m away
Willard Middle
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students · 715 m away
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students · 1.1 km away
Chabot Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students · 1.4 km away
Peralta Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 1.5 km away
Claremont Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students · 1.7 km away
Kaiser Early Childhood Center
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–K
118 students · 1.9 km away
Sankofa United Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students · 2.0 km away
Berkeley High
Berkeley · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,218 students · 2.0 km away
Washington Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students · 2.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emerson Elementary a good school?
Emerson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 72.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #702 of 5,693 in California. 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 Emerson Elementary rank in California?
Emerson Elementary ranks #702 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #9852 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary had 283 students in 2025.
Is Emerson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Emerson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Emerson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Emerson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.