Emerson Elementary School

2800 Forest Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School's student population of 283 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Emerson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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)
#736 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
70-74%
34%
70-74%
47%
60-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
45%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Berkeley Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerson Elementary School's ranking?
Emerson Elementary School is ranked #736 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Emerson Elementary School often compared to?
Emerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Muir Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
283 students attend Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Emerson Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?
Emerson Elementary School is part of Berkeley Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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