Emerson School
Portland, OR · Portland SD 1J · Charter · Grades K-5
93rd of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 86%▼ Declining
Emerson School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emerson School 93rd of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 86% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2019 to 86th in 2025 — declining.
Emerson School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 64 students tested
Emerson School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 134 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.2% | 64.9% | ▲ 10.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 27.1% | 19.4% | ▼ 7.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.7% | 8.2% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 4.9% | 3.0% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Emerson School
Typical home value $348K in zip 97209 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Emerson School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Ainsworth Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.4 mi away14th of 675
ELA 79% · Math 76% - 7Chapman Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.4 mi away265th of 675
ELA 46% · Math 40% - 8Buckman Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.5 mi away184th of 675
ELA 54% · Math 44% - 10Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.7 mi away · charter5th of 675
ELA 86% · Math 85% - 1Boise-Eliot Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.7 mi away630th of 675
ELA 20% · Math 15% - 9Irvington Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.7 mi away83rd of 675
ELA 66% · Math 58% - 10Abernethy Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.8 mi away12th of 675
ELA 82% · Math 77% - 2Kairos PDXPortland SD 1J · 1.8 mi away · charter581st of 675
ELA 24% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emerson School in?
Emerson School is part of the Portland SD 1J district in Portland, Oregon.
Is Emerson School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson School 93rd of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson School?
White 65%, Two or more races 19%, Hispanic 8%, Asian 4% (134 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97209 is $348K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 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.