EMERSON PARKSIDE ACADEMY

Emerson Parkside Academy is a public elementary school that is part of the Long Beach Unified school district, located in Long Beach, CA with about 513 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 19 teachers, Emerson Parkside Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

Emerson Parkside Academy, located in the residential neighborhood of East Long Beach, is a K-5 public school within the Long Beach Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community and neighborhood focus, the school serves a diverse student population and emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience. It is often recognized for its dedicated staff and its commitment to fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Emerson Parkside Academy places a significant emphasis on parent involvement and community engagement, which are central to the school’s culture. The campus is designed to provide a safe and nurturing setting, offering various programs and resources aimed at helping students build a strong foundation for their future education. By balancing rigorous academic standards with extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students to become collaborative and responsible members of the broader Long Beach community.

For more information, contact Emerson Parkside Academy at (562) 420-2631 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2625 Josie Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815-1511
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EMERSON PARKSIDE ACADEMY is a public school in Long Beach, CA with about 513 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Long Beach Unified
Total Students:
513
Teachers:
19
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 513 students

White
42.9%
Hispanic/Latino
32.2%
Two or more races
11.1%
Asian
6.8%
Black or African American
6.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.