Charles G. Emery Elementary School

8600 Somerset St.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 646 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charles G. Emery Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charles G. Emery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Charles G. Emery Elementary School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
646 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We, the members of the Charles G. Emery school community, are dedicated to empowering all learners with the educational, social, and technological knowledge, skills, and attitudes for success.

School Rankings

Charles G. Emery Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles G. Emery Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1023 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
69%
34%
68%
47%
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
57%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Buena Park Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles G. Emery Elementary School's ranking?
Charles G. Emery Elementary School is ranked #1023 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles G. Emery Elementary School?
646 students attend Charles G. Emery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Charles G. Emery Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles G. Emery Elementary School?
Charles G. Emery Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Charles G. Emery Elementary School offer ?
Charles G. Emery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Charles G. Emery Elementary School part of?
Charles G. Emery Elementary School is part of Buena Park Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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