Emerson Elementary School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,098th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
9709 60 AV S, Seattle, WA 98118
(206)252-7100NCES ID 530771001163Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Emerson Elementary School 1,098th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 6th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 169 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 323 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52.8% | 44.0% | ▼ 8.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.7% | 23.8% | ▲ 12.1 pts | |
| White | 5.9% | 11.8% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Asian | 26.9% | 10.8% | ▼ 16.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 9.3% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $747K in zip 98118 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 Elementary School
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ELA 42% ▲19 · Math 30% ▲9Compare - #857Dunlap Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1 mi away857th of 1,174
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ELA 34% ▲11 · Math 28% ▲7Compare - #683Campbell Hill Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.6 mi away683rd of 1,174
ELA 46% ▲23 · Math 39% ▲18Compare - #924Wing Luke Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.7 mi away924th of 1,174
ELA 38% ▲15 · Math 28% ▲7Compare - #514Rising Star Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.7 mi away514th of 1,174
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ELA 33% ▲10 · Math 34% ▲13Compare
What school district is Emerson Elementary School in?
Emerson Elementary School is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district in Seattle, Washington.
Is Emerson Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson Elementary School 1,098th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson Elementary School?
Black 44%, Hispanic 24%, White 12%, Asian 11% (323 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98118 is $747K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 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.