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Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 3510 Newton Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113-3118

(619) 344-6200 · emerson.sandiegounified.org/

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2/10
#4749
Rank 4749 out of 5,722
Top 83%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4305 · 25th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4736 · 17th percentile
Science1/10 · #5166 · 8th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Emerson Elementary sits in the Barrio Logan neighborhood of San Diego, a community with deep roots, a strong arts scene, and a tight-knit, predominantly Latino identity. Families here are loyal to their neighborhood and to each other, and the school reflects that same sense of community connection. Families who value a school embedded in the fabric of a real, culturally rich neighborhood — rather than one that feels interchangeable with any other suburb — will find something genuine here.

Student Demographics

206 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
195 (95%)
African American
7 (3%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners129 (63%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged202 (98%)
Students with Disabilities37 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

456
Enrollment
22
Teachers (FTE)
20.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
18
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 Programs9/10 · #907 · 85th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found