Emerson Elementary School

398 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School, located in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of Seattle, is a vibrant public school serving a diverse student body from preschool through fifth grade. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth alongside social-emotional development. Emerson is known for its commitment to equity, working to ensure that every student, regardless of background, has access to the resources and personalized instruction necessary to succeed.

The school community is deeply engaged, often emphasizing collaborative partnerships between families, educators, and the local neighborhood. In addition to a core curriculum that aligns with state standards, Emerson frequently integrates enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and creativity. By focusing on building a strong school culture rooted in mutual respect and high expectations, Emerson Elementary strives to prepare its students to become active, lifelong learners and contributors to their community.

398

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	97
Black	179
Asian	35
Two or More	35
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Black
179 (45.2%)
Hispanic
97 (24.5%)
White
43 (10.9%)
Asian
35 (8.8%)
Two or More
35 (8.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-7100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 62