Emerson Elementary

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary, located in Pasco, Washington, is a public school serving students in the Pasco School District. Situated on West Octave Street, the school is an integral part of the local community, focusing on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. As part of a rapidly growing school district, Emerson Elementary is characterized by its dedication to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is known for serving a diverse student population, reflecting the rich cultural demographics of the Pasco area. Its educational approach typically centers on core curriculum standards while incorporating various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its learners, including those focused on language acquisition and student engagement. By partnering with families and the surrounding neighborhood, Emerson Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining a clear focus on equity and access to quality instruction.

391

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	363
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
363 (92.8 %)
White
11 (2.8 %)
Two or More
7 (1.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Pasco School District
Phone:	(509)543-6792
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 74

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 62