At a glance
Reported students
669
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
672
Emerson Elementary: 669 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
23:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 611
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.7:1
What the reported data says about Emerson Elementary
Emerson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Riverside. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Riverside Unified. NCES reports 669 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (76.2%) and Black (10.9%). English learners represent 22.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Emerson Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.7%
- Hispanic76.2%
- Black10.9%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Riverside Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hawthorne Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
663 reported students
Madison Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
675 reported students
Pachappa Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
676 reported students
Woodcrest Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
660 reported students
Jackson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
657 reported students
Castle View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
684 reported students
Public schools near Emerson Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified | KG–06 | 701 | 1 mi |
| Alcott Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified | KG–06 | 603 | 1 mi |
| REACH Leadership STEAM Academy Elementary · Charter · REACH Leadership STEAM Academy District | KG–08 | 645 | 1.5 mi |
| Victoria Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified | KG–06 | 488 | 1.9 mi |
| Harada Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified | KG–06 | 603 | 2 mi |
| Castle View Elementary Elementary · Riverside Unified | KG–06 | 684 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elementary
What grades does Emerson Elementary serve?
Emerson Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Riverside Unified.
How many students attend Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary reported 669 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 611 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 23:1, based on 669 students and 29.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Emerson Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Emerson Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Riverside Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Emerson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Emerson Elementary in?
Emerson Elementary is part of Riverside Unified, based in Riverside, CA, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Emerson Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Longfellow Elementary (1 mi), Alcott Elementary (1 mi), REACH Leadership STEAM Academy (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.