RALPH WALDO EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 416 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, operating under the Phoenix Elementary School District No. 1. Situated on E. Palm Lane, the school serves a diverse urban community, offering a foundational educational experience for students in the elementary grade levels. The school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, focusing on providing essential academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for its student body.
As part of the Phoenix Elementary School District, Emerson Elementary emphasizes core academic development, character building, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of its diverse learners. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student growth, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond, serving as a pillar of educational support for families within the 85006 zip code area.
For more information, contact Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School at (602) 257-3853 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-3853
RALPH WALDO EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 416 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
- Total Students:
- 416
- Teachers:
- 26.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 416 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RALPH WALDO EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 4.3%
- White
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.