D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 915 E PALM LN, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in Arizona
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
295
Students
enrolled
9.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%14/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −18 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−21 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency18% (−24 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic22%17%reading -12 pts, math -16 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -15 pts, math -19 pts6th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 915 E PALM LN
City Phoenix
ZIP Code 85006
District 0406300
NCES School ID 040630000522
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85006

Understanding the community around Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,073
Per Capita Income $28,803
Poverty Rate 20.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%
High School or Higher 76.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $340,400
Median Rent $1,078
Owner-Occupied 38.7%
Renter-Occupied 61.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.6%
Female 43.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 75.6%
White 8.1%
Black 6.1%
American Indian 5.4%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Asian 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 295
Teachers (FTE) 29.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School has 295 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1.
What grades does Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School serve?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School receive per student?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School receives $16,830 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School in 85006 ▼
Avg Home Value
$407,588
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,539
1-Year Change
+0.1%
% Renters
61.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026