Very Good
#696 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 31% in state
Central Emerson Elementary
Elementary School · Snohomish School District · Snohomish, WA
A Snohomish School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1103 Pine Street, Snohomish, WA 98290
- Math 37% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Emerson Elementary score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Emerson Elementary 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 Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Snohomish), 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
$129,656
Median home value
$717,600
Median rent
$1,591/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98290; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent PartnershipEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| St Michael Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Snohomish CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Cascade View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 375 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Snohomish School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #6 of 15
- District spending per student
- $17,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Emerson Elementary is listed in Snohomish School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Emerson Elementary
Central Emerson Elementary is a public elementary school in Snohomish, WA, part of Snohomish School District, serving approximately 472 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #696 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Emerson Elementary
What grades does Central Emerson Elementary serve?
Central Emerson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Central Emerson Elementary?
Central Emerson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Emerson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Emerson Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Emerson Elementary rank in WA?
Central Emerson Elementary ranks #696 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Central Emerson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Emerson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Central Emerson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Emerson Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Central Emerson Elementary a charter school?
No, Central Emerson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Emerson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Central Emerson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Emerson Elementary?
51.5% of students at Central Emerson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (360) 563-7150
- Area population (ZIP 98290)
- 39,732
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 98290; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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