Emerson Elementary School serves 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Emerson Elementary School's student population of 258 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Emerson Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
29%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Emerson Elementary School often compared to?
Emerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
258 students attend Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Emerson Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?
Emerson Elementary School is part of Hoquiam School District.
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