Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

915 E Palm Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School's student population of 189 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1602 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
11%
34%
20-24%
40%
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
66%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
12%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School's ranking?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is ranked #1602 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School often compared to?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William T Machan Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School, Capitol Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
189 students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School part of?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is part of Phoenix Elementary District (4256).
In what neighborhood is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School located?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is located in the Coronado neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Coronado.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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