At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
669
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
84%+19.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Emerson Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Riverside, California. The school enrolls 669 students. It is part of the Riverside Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictRiverside Unified
County6065
CityRiverside
ZIP92507
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063315005136
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment669
White6.8%
Hispanic / Latino75.3%
Black / African American11.5%
Asian3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
Two or More Races1.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
6.8%
Hispanic
75.3%
Black
11.5%
Asian
3.6%
Two+
1.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.