Emmerton Elementary

1888 Arden Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404

502 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emmerton Elementary School, located at 1888 Arden Ave. in San Bernardino, CA, is a public school serving students in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. As a staple of its local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding neighborhoods, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the district, it strives to create an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student body while navigating the unique educational needs of the region.

The campus at Arden Avenue serves as a neighborhood hub, fostering a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and students. Beyond standard classroom curriculum, Emmerton Elementary typically offers programs and resources aimed at closing achievement gaps and preparing students for the transition to middle school. By prioritizing consistent communication and community engagement, the school works to maintain a safe and supportive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally.

502

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emmerton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	360
Black	96
Asian	9
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
360 (71.7 %)
Black
96 (19.1 %)
Two or More
20 (4.0 %)
White
15 (3.0 %)
Asian
9 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	San Bernardino City Unified
Phone:	(909)388-6522
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	385
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 101

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Emmerton Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Emmerton Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	46.6%
Male	268	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

iEmpire Academy

iEmpire Academy District

Charter School 454 Students

2050 E. Pacific St.
San Bernardino, CA 92404 (0.4 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th