Emerson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Seattle, Washington 98118 · Seattle School District No. 1
#1107 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#42620 of 50,301 nationally
About Emerson Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Seattle, in the Seattle School District No. 1 school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 398 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1107th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is students per teacher (37th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 398.
There are 113 schools in Seattle; Emerson Elementary School ranks 107th of 110 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Emerson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rainier Beach High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
854 students · 1.2 km away
South Shore PK-8 School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
546 students · 1.4 km away
Middle College High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
93 students · 1.5 km away
Dunlap Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students · 1.7 km away
Rainier View Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
167 students · 1.8 km away
Lakeridge Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students · 2.2 km away
Campbell Hill Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
345 students · 2.5 km away
Wing Luke Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students · 2.7 km away
Rising Star Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students · 2.8 km away
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
415 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Liberty Elementary
Marysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
Pinewood Elementary
Marysville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Northwood Elementary School
Mercer Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
Audubon Elementary
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
Cougar Valley Elementary
Silverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Beachwood Elementary School
JBLM Lewis North · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Emerson Elementary School a good school?
Emerson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 23.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1107 of 1,154 in Washington. 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 School rank in Washington?
Emerson Elementary School ranks #1107 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #42620 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School had 398 students in 2025.
Is Emerson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Emerson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Emerson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Emerson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.