Emerson Elementary School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1 · Grades PK-5
1,098th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
Emerson Elementary School ranking
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.
Emerson Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 169 students tested
Emerson Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 323 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.2% | 44.0% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.5% | 23.8% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| White | 2.5% | 11.8% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Asian | 23.0% | 10.8% | ▼ 12.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.6% | 9.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Emerson Elementary School
Typical home value $747K in zip 98118 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Emerson Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3South Shore PK-8 SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.9 mi away836th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 30% - 3Dunlap Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1 mi away857th of 1,174
ELA 45% · Math 26% - 2Rainier View Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.1 mi away985th of 1,174
ELA 32% · Math 27% - 2Lakeridge Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.3 mi away958th of 1,174
ELA 34% · Math 28% - 5Campbell Hill Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.6 mi away683rd of 1,174
ELA 46% · Math 39% - 3Wing Luke Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.7 mi away924th of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 28% - 6Rising Star Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.7 mi away514th of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 42% - 3Bryn Mawr Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.8 mi away900th of 1,174
ELA 33% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
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.