Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

303 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

303

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	229
Black	26
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	14

Hispanic
229 (75.6 %)
Black
26 (8.6 %)
White
23 (7.6 %)
American Indian
14 (4.6 %)
Two or More
7 (2.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
Phone:	(602)257-3853
Website:	http://phxschools.org/emerson/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 22

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 27

Ungraded 4