Very Good
#317 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 26% in state
Emerson School
Elementary School · Portland Sd 1j · Portland, OR
A Portland Sd 1j charter elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 NW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97209
- Math 55% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emerson School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 61% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Emerson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 100Walker's Paradise
- Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$84,059
Median home value
$573,700
Median rent
$1,669/mo
College educated
66.3%
Homeownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Metropolitan Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Portland Chinese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 1.8private | K–10 | 0.8 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Childpeace Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 206 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portland Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #59 of 85
- District spending per student
- $20,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerson School is listed in Portland SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson School
Emerson School is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of Portland Sd 1j, serving approximately 134 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #317 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson School
What grades does Emerson School serve?
Emerson School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Emerson School?
Emerson School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson School rank in OR?
Emerson School ranks #317 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Emerson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Emerson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Emerson School a charter school?
Yes, Emerson School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Emerson School a Title I school?
No, Emerson School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (503) 525-6124
- Area population (ZIP 97209)
- 21,727
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97209; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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