Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
Rosemead, CA · Garvey Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · Suburb, large
2,595th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 54%▼ Declining
7544 East Emerson Pl., Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-3333NCES ID 061494001900Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 220 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 426 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 59.5% | 51.2% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 38.3% | 44.1% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 3.1% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.8 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 $912K in zip 91770 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
- #709Duff Language Magnet AcademyGarvey Elementary · 0.4 mi away709th of 5,659
ELA 65% ▲21 · Math 75% ▲34Compare - #1569Bitely (Arlene) ElementaryGarvey Elementary · 0.5 mi away1,569th of 5,659
ELA 57% ▲13 · Math 53% ▲12Compare - #572Monterey Vista ElementaryGarvey Elementary · 0.8 mi away572nd of 5,659
ELA 70% ▲26 · Math 75% ▲34Compare - #3211Dewey Avenue ElementaryGarvey Elementary · 1 mi away3,211th of 5,659
ELA 39% ▼5 · Math 33% ▼8Compare - #1968McKinley ElementarySan Gabriel Unified · 1.1 mi away1,968th of 5,659
ELA 51% ▲7 · Math 48% ▲7Compare - #1988Willard (Frances E.) ElementaryGarvey Elementary · 1.2 mi away1,988th of 5,659
ELA 55% ▲11 · Math 43% ▲2Compare - #2521Sanchez (George I.) ElementaryGarvey Elementary · 1.3 mi away2,521st of 5,659
ELA 45% ▲1 · Math 41% =Compare - #2783Rice (Eldridge) ElementaryGarvey Elementary · 1.4 mi away2,783rd of 5,659
ELA 41% ▼3 · Math 39% ▼2Compare
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.