Emerson School

Public, Charter K-5

 105 NW Park Ave
       Portland, OR  97209-3315


(503) 525-6124

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
146th of 706 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,866 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  106

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Two or more races:
15.1%
Hispanic:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.6% Help


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Compare Details Emerson School ranks better than 79.3% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 30th among 61 ranked elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Emerson School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Portland School District 1J. Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), two or more races (15.1%), Hispanic (7.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson School is 13.2, which is the 12th best among 61 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson School is $19,866. 56 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Emerson School:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerson School 146th of 706 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Emerson School in the ranking list.)

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Portland School District 1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Portland School District 1J 18th of 139 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Emerson School

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Rank History for all students at Emerson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.51 399th 586 31.9%
2005 77.49 89th 629 85.9%
2006 31.11 505th 636 20.6%
2007 80.24 77th 652 88.2%
2008 69.06 172nd 655 73.7%
2009 84.61 57th 665 91.4%
2010 83.99 65th 674 90.4%
2011 91.37 8th 695 98.8%
2012 93.43 21st 730 97.1%
2013 94.83 12th 707 98.3%
2014 94.76 10th 695 98.6%
2015 94.86 25th 706 96.5%
2016 81.01 104th 697 85.1%
2017 81.57 105th 701 85.0%
2018 92.13 41st 709 94.2%
2019 88.73 61st 705 91.3%
2022 77.49 133rd 706 81.2%
2023 75.09 146th 706 79.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Emerson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.56 21st 212 90.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emerson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.84 131st 703 81.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Emerson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.59 33rd 681 95.2%
2023 51.64 277th 652 57.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Emerson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.88 57th 680 91.6%
2019 87.24 63rd 623 89.9%
2022 80.40 94th 654 85.6%
2023 77.25 118th 665 82.3%
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Rank History for White students at Emerson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.90 67th 683 90.2%
2019 86.39 67th 662 89.9%
2022 78.60 104th 666 84.4%
2023 73.61 142nd 656 78.4%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Monday, June 11, 2012

Open Quote Its a shame the previous poster had a bad experience...I'm a parent and all the other parents I know at Emerson are thrilled with their experience there. The school is small in size and has a real community feel. I am so happy my daughter got in there, she has made such good friends and is excited to learn. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Open Quote We used to love Emerson, thought the world of it's project approach method and it's teachers, until we had a bully problem that wasn't getting taken care of. Not only did we get 'lip service' from the staff and administration, but I think they truly believe there is no problem. They are in complete denial and since we didn't see things changing any time soon, we pulled our child last year and are now much happier at our local school. It's really too bad as they have tons of potential. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Emerson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 63 19 6 4 3 n/a n/a 3 98
2005 62 14 12 7 1 n/a n/a 1 97
2006 84 14 10 11 1 n/a n/a 0 120
2007 93 16 8 8 0 n/a n/a 1 126
2008 104 16 5 5 0 n/a n/a 1 131
2009 105 10 5 7 0 n/a n/a 2 129
2010 112 5 3 6 1 n/a n/a 16 143
2011 106 4 5 10 1 0 20 0 146
2012 95 4 5 10 1 0 24 0 139
2013 91 4 5 14 1 0 29 0 144
2014 78 7 5 14 1 0 39 0 144
2015 73 9 4 15 1 0 40 0 142
2016 67 8 5 19 0 0 45 0 144
2017 70 8 3 18 0 0 45 0 144
2018 81 5 3 17 0 0 36 0 142
2019 89 3 3 11 0 0 34 0 140
2020 100 2 2 14 0 0 24 1 143
2021 92 2 3 12 0 0 28 1 138
2022 80 2 4 12 0 0 25 1 124
2023 74 2 5 8 0 0 16 1 106

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Emerson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 98 5.0 19.6 21.1
2005 97 n/a n/a 28.1
2006 120 7.0 17.1 22.5
2007 126 8.5 14.8 18.4
2008 131 6.5 20.2 17.7
2009 129 6.2 20.6 21.3
2010 143 6.2 22.8 n/a
2011 146 6.5 22.4 18.5
2012 139 6.5 21.3 13.7
2013 144 6.5 22.1 15.3
2014 144 6.5 22.1 16
2015 142 6.0 23.6 13.4
2016 144 7.0 20.5 14.6
2017 144 6.1 23.5 8.3
2018 142 6.4 22.1 5.6
2019 140 7.1 19.6 n/a
2020 143 7.2 19.7 n/a
2021 138 7.5 18.4 n/a
2022 124 8.0 15.5 n/a
2023 106 8.0 13.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Emerson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 98 5.0 19.6 21.1
2005 97 n/a n/a 28.1
2006 120 7.0 17.1 22.5
2007 126 8.5 14.8 18.4
2008 131 6.5 20.2 17.7
2009 129 6.2 20.6 21.3
2010 143 6.2 22.8 n/a
2011 146 6.5 22.4 18.5
2012 139 6.5 21.3 13.7
2013 144 6.5 22.1 15.3
2014 144 6.5 22.1 16
2015 142 6.0 23.6 13.4
2016 144 7.0 20.5 14.6
2017 144 6.1 23.5 8.3
2018 142 6.4 22.1 5.6
2019 140 7.1 19.6 n/a
2020 143 7.2 19.7 n/a
2021 138 7.5 18.4 n/a
2022 124 8.0 15.5 n/a
2023 106 8.0 13.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emerson School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $8,583
2020 n/a n/a $8,395
2021 n/a n/a $8,877
2022 $1,288 (6.5%) $18,578 (93.5%) $19,866

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerson School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 61st of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 146th of 706 Elementary schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emerson School)73.945.8
 28.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)55.455.4
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Emerson School)52.233.3
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)52.856.2
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson School)81.875
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)56.258.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Emerson School)86.445
 41.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)4854.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson School)7578.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)60.459.8
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Emerson School)54.252.6
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)43.246.5
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Emerson School)66.766.7
   5th Grade Science (Portland School District 1J)40.644.1
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students140106
 24.3%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic118
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White8974
 16.9%
Two or More Races3416
 52.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 106 students attended Emerson School.

Emerson School ranks 146th of 706 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Emerson School are 70% White, 15% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% African American.


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