Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary

emerson.sandiegounified.org/

456 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson/Bandini Elementary School, located in the Logan Heights neighborhood of San Diego, serves as a foundational academic institution within the San Diego Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body. By focusing on core academic standards while fostering social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community places a strong emphasis on family engagement and partnership, recognizing the vital role that parents play in student achievement. In addition to its standard curriculum, Emerson/Bandini often integrates resources and programs designed to address the specific needs of its neighborhood, striving to create a safe, welcoming, and enriching atmosphere. Through dedicated instruction and community-focused initiatives, the school continues to work toward closing achievement gaps and empowering its students to reach their full potential.

456

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	430
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
430 (94.3%)
Black
14 (3.1%)
White
5 (1.1%)
Two or More
5 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)344-6200
Website:	http://emerson.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 96

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 65