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#1051 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
Elementary School · Phoenix Elementary District (4256) · Phoenix, AZ
A Phoenix Elementary District (4256) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
915 E PALM LN, Phoenix, AZ 85006
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,742
Median home value
$376,600
Median rent
$1,168/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
39.5%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix #1 IacademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - PhoenixCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Arizona Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 4,499 | Compare → |
| Whittier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is listed in Phoenix Elementary District (4256); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Phoenix Elementary District (4256), serving approximately 295 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,051 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
What grades does Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School serve?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School rank in AZ?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks #1,051 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (602) 257-3853
- Area population (ZIP 85006)
- 22,081
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85006; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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