Emerson Elementary

269 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Emerson Elementary is a public school located in Hoquiam, Washington, serving students in the Grays Harbor community. As part of the Hoquiam School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is situated in a quiet residential area of Hoquiam and serves as a central hub for local families. Like many schools in the region, Emerson Elementary emphasizes a collaborative community atmosphere, encouraging parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to the success of its diverse student body, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that promotes both intellectual growth and character development.

269

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	80
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	3

White
157 (58.4 %)
Hispanic
80 (29.7 %)
American Indian
15 (5.6 %)
Two or More
7 (2.6 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.1 %)

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:	Hoquiam School District
Phone:	(360)538-8240
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 130