Charles G. Emery Elementary

685 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Charles G. Emery Elementary, located in Buena Park, California, is a public school serving students in the Buena Park School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

Beyond its core curriculum, Emery Elementary is dedicated to providing an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diversity and encourages student engagement. The school typically offers various programs designed to challenge students academically while providing the necessary support systems to ensure every child meets grade-level standards. By integrating technology into the classroom and promoting positive school-wide behavioral expectations, Charles G. Emery Elementary strives to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond.

685

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles G. Emery Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	194
Black	12
Asian	404
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Asian
404 (59.0 %)
Hispanic
194 (28.3 %)
White
39 (5.7 %)
Two or More
35 (5.1 %)
Black
12 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Buena Park Elementary
Phone:	(714)521-5134
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 117

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 109