Emerson School
Portland, OR · Portland SD 1J
Regular public school · Charter · Grades K-5 · City, large
93rd of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 86%▼ Declining
105 NW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(503)525-6124NCES ID 411004001581Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 64 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 134 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.6% | 64.9% | ▼ 7.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 13.7% | 19.4% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.8% | 8.2% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 3.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. 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 $348K in zip 97209 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 School
- #14Ainsworth Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.4 mi away14th of 675
ELA 79% ▲12 · Math 76% ▲21Compare - #265Chapman Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.4 mi away265th of 675
ELA 46% ▼21 · Math 40% ▼15Compare - #184Buckman Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.5 mi away184th of 675
ELA 54% ▼13 · Math 44% ▼11Compare - #5Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.7 mi away · charter5th of 675
ELA 86% ▲19 · Math 85% ▲30Compare - #630Boise-Eliot Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.7 mi away630th of 675
ELA 20% ▼47 · Math 15% ▼40Compare - #83Irvington Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.7 mi away83rd of 675
ELA 66% ▼1 · Math 58% ▲3Compare - #12Abernethy Elementary SchoolPortland SD 1J · 1.8 mi away12th of 675
ELA 82% ▲15 · Math 77% ▲22Compare - #581Kairos PDXPortland SD 1J · 1.8 mi away · charter581st of 675
ELA 24% ▼43 · Math 20% ▼35Compare
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.