Emerson Elementary
Oakland, CA · Oakland Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, large
2,574th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
4803 Lawton Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115Official website ↗NCES ID 062805004260Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Emerson Elementary 2,574th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 55% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 0th in 2015 to 55th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 136 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 332 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.3% | 38.3% | ▼ 20.0 pts | |
| White | 3.3% | 22.3% | ▲ 19.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.0% | 17.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.0% | 16.3% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 7.3% | 4.2% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $972K in zip 94609 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Emerson Elementary in?
Emerson Elementary is part of the Oakland Unified district in Oakland, California.
Is Emerson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson Elementary 2,574th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson Elementary?
Black 38%, White 22%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 16% (332 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94609 is $972K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.