Beach Elementary vs Emerson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
Emerson Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
| Measure | Beach Elementary Piedmont, California | Emerson Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 5,693 | #5340 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1811 of 50,301 | #48959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 323 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.3% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 7.5% |
| city | Piedmont | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beach Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 11.7).
- •Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 7.5%).
- •Beach Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 12%).
- •Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 74.3%).
- •Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.7).
- •Emerson Elementary is the larger school with 354 students compared with 323.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beach Elementary better than Emerson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Beach Elementary ranks higher (86.5 vs 11.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beach Elementary and Emerson Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Piedmont and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Elementary: 323. Emerson Elementary: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Elementary and Emerson Elementary rank in California?
Beach Elementary is 19th of 5,693 and Emerson Elementary is 5340th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).