Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
Rosemead, CA · Garvey Elementary · Grades K-6
2,595th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 54%▼ Declining
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary 2,595th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 54% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 65th in 2015 to 54th in 2025 — declining.
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 220 students tested
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 426 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 57.5% | 51.2% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 36.0% | 44.1% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 3.1% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 5.3% | 0.2% | ▼ 5.1 pts |
Homes near Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
Typical home value $912K in zip 91770 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Duff Language Magnet AcademyGarvey Elementary · 0.4 mi away709th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 75% - 8Bitely (Arlene) ElementaryGarvey Elementary · 0.5 mi away1,569th of 5,659
ELA 57% · Math 53% - 9Monterey Vista ElementaryGarvey Elementary · 0.8 mi away572nd of 5,659
ELA 70% · Math 75% - 5Dewey Avenue ElementaryGarvey Elementary · 1 mi away3,211th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 33% - 7McKinley ElementarySan Gabriel Unified · 1.1 mi away1,968th of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 48% - 7Willard (Frances E.) ElementaryGarvey Elementary · 1.2 mi away1,988th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 43% - 6Sanchez (George I.) ElementaryGarvey Elementary · 1.3 mi away2,521st of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 41% - 6Rice (Eldridge) ElementaryGarvey Elementary · 1.4 mi away2,783rd of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary in?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary is part of the Garvey Elementary district in Rosemead, California.
Is Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary 2,595th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary?
Asian 51%, Hispanic 44%, Two or more races 3% (426 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91770 is $912K 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.