D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Emerson Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4803 Lawton Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 12% · Math 8% proficient · 1st percentile in California
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

37
Repit Score
out of 100
332
Students
enrolled
20.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%1/100reading 1st percentile, math 1st percentile among California elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −45 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−36 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency8% (−30 pts vs. state avg 37%)
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 California 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
Black8%3%reading -22 pts, math -20 pts3rd percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -30 pts, math -24 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income8%8%reading -31 pts, math -25 pts0th 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 4803 Lawton Ave.
City Oakland
ZIP Code 94609
District 0628050
NCES School ID 062805004260
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 94609

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $107,242
Per Capita Income $68,866
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 53.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.5%
High School or Higher 93.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,097,200
Median Rent $2,117
Owner-Occupied 32.8%
Renter-Occupied 67.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Emerson Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 44.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 38.3%
White 22.3%
Hispanic/Latino 17.2%
Two or More Races 16.3%
Asian 4.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 332
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has a Repit School Score of 37 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 Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has 332 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary serve?
Emerson Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Emerson Elementary receive per student?
Emerson Elementary receives $24,180 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Emerson Elementary in 94609 ▼
Avg Home Value
$970,018
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,766
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
67.2%

Other Schools in 94609

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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