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Charles G. Emery Elementary

Buena Park Elementary · Orange County · 8600 Somerset Street, Buena Park, CA 90621-1402

(714) 521-5134

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9/10
#761
Rank 761 out of 5,722
Top 13%
English Language Arts9/10 · #1012 · 82nd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #631 · 89th percentile
Science10/10 · #549 · 90th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the heart of Buena Park — a city best known for its theme parks but full of tight-knit residential neighborhoods — Emery Elementary stands out as one of the stronger academic options in northwestern Orange County, particularly in math and science. Families who prioritize STEM fundamentals will find a lot to like here, with scores that consistently outpace most of the state. It's a solid choice for households planting roots in the area, where the cost of living is more manageable than coastal OC and the community has a genuine, unpretentious feel.

Student Demographics

332 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
178 (54%)
Hispanic
106 (32%)
Multiple Races
15 (5%)
White
14 (4%)
Filipino
9 (3%)
Other
10 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners122 (37%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged201 (61%)
Students with Disabilities36 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

646
Enrollment
27.9
Teachers (FTE)
23.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
25.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #2040 · 66th percentile

158 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found