Emerson School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Portland, Oregon 97201 · Portland SD 1J
#40 of 678 elementary schools in Oregon
#9108 of 50,301 nationally
About Emerson School
Emerson School is a charter elementary located in Portland, in the Portland SD 1J school district of Oregon, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 130 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 40th of 678 ranked elementary schools in Oregon. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 130.
There are 149 schools in Portland; Emerson School ranks 20th of 145 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.6
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 Emerson School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 18.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Emerson School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,611 students · 1.5 km away
Ainsworth Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
587 students · 1.8 km away
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
Portland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
198 students · 2.0 km away
Abernethy Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 2.0 km away
Portland Village School
Portland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
408 students · 2.4 km away
Buckman Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students · 2.4 km away
Winterhaven School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
322 students · 2.7 km away
Benson Polytechnic High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
896 students · 2.7 km away
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
Portland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
376 students · 2.9 km away
Hosford Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
537 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
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Mountain View Academy
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Sweet Home Charter School
Sweet Home · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
142 students
Valley Inquiry Charter School
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149 students
Eagle Charter School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emerson School a good school?
Emerson School has a Success Index (US) of 73.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #40 of 678 in Oregon. 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 School rank in Oregon?
Emerson School ranks #40 of 678 elementary schools in Oregon and #9108 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emerson School?
Emerson School had 130 students in 2025.
Is Emerson School a elementary school or a high school?
Emerson School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Emerson School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Emerson School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.