Emerson Elementary

www.ousd.org/emerson

354 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School, located in the Temescal neighborhood of Oakland, California, serves a diverse student population from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Oakland Unified School District, the school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, striving to foster an inclusive environment that supports both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its central location on Lawton Avenue makes it a focal point for families in the surrounding area, encouraging strong parent involvement and neighborhood connectivity.

Academically, Emerson Elementary is known for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities. The school prioritizes equity and access, working to meet the varied needs of its student body through targeted support programs and collaborative teaching strategies. By maintaining a focus on building a safe and welcoming school culture, Emerson aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, while nurturing their development as thoughtful members of the Oakland community.

354

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	78
Black	103
Asian	12
Two or More	59

Black
103 (29.7%)
White
95 (27.4%)
Hispanic
78 (22.5%)
Two or More
59 (17.0%)
Asian
12 (3.5%)

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:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-2115
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/emerson
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 90

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 46