Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
4,496th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 21%▲ Improving
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary 4,496th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 21% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2015 to 21th in 2025 — improving.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 213 students tested
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 419 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.6% | 94.5% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 5.4% | 3.1% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary
Typical home value $655K in zip 92113 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Mountain ViewSan Diego Unified · 0.2 mi away3,648th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 24% - 1Rodriguez ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.5 mi away5,494th of 5,659
ELA 15% · Math 12% - 2Chavez ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.7 mi away4,754th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 17% - 1Baker ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.7 mi away5,177th of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 14% - 3Balboa ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.8 mi away4,042nd of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 31% - 2King-Chavez Academy of ExcellenceSan Diego Unified · 1 mi away · charter4,983rd of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 16% - 3King-Chavez Community AcademySan Diego Unified · 1.1 mi away · charter4,023rd of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 25% - 2Burbank ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.2 mi away4,809th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary in?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary 4,496th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary?
Hispanic 95%, Black 3%, Two or more races 1% (419 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92113 is $655K 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.