Emerson Parkside Academy

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Parkside Academy, located in the residential neighborhood of East Long Beach, is a K-5 public school within the Long Beach Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and neighborhood focus, the school serves a diverse student population and emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience. It is often recognized for its dedicated staff and its commitment to fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Emerson Parkside Academy places a significant emphasis on parent involvement and community engagement, which are central to the school’s culture. The campus is designed to provide a safe and nurturing setting, offering various programs and resources aimed at helping students build a strong foundation for their future education. By balancing rigorous academic standards with extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students to become collaborative and responsible members of the broader Long Beach community.

356

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Parkside Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	112
Black	18
Asian	37
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	1

White
143 (40.2%)
Hispanic
112 (31.5%)
Two or More
45 (12.6%)
Asian
37 (10.4%)
Black
18 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)420-2631
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 60