Emerson Elementary School

Emerson Elementary School in Oakland has about 350 kids and has 17 teachers.

Kids love the new baseball diamond at Emerson Elementary School in Oakland.

Kids cluster to the basketball courts during their breaks at Emerson Elementary School.

Emerson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

4803 Lawton Ave, Oakland, CA

Temescal Neighborhood

Oakland Unified School District

317 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Heather Palin

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
32%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

32%

Math Proficiency

22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 21:1 Teachers 16	Full Time Teachers 16
Teachers in First or Second Year 19.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 54%	Female 44.1%
Black 29.1%	White 28.8%
Hispanic 22%	Two or more races 11.6%
Asian 2.3%	Filipino 1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 parent

2/13/2026

My experience with Emerson Elementary in Oakland has been mixed. The school environment is generally OK, but families should proceed with caution. District mismanagement and dysfunction seem to trickle down to the schools. I agree with the one parent review urging caution, especially for Black famil...

3.0 parent

2/12/2026

This school was once an excellent environment for learning and engagement; however, under the current administration (principal), its standards have declined significantly. Concerns raised by parents are often met with generic responses directly from the principal does as does not result in meaningf...

5.0 parent

12/16/2025

I have two kids at Emerson and being part of the community there has been a total life-changer for us. Sweet, diverse, families. Dedicated staff who are relatively stable. It's a place where kids are generally happy and excited to learn, and staff treat kids and families with love and respect.

3.0 parent

12/9/2025

Emerson Elementary has potential, but my experience as a Black parent has been very mixed. The school culture can feel welcoming for some families, yet very different depending on who you are and what you look like.The new principal has been here about five months, and while she is biracial, she oft...

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California Alameda County Oakland 94609 Temescal

Emerson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Oakland, CA and is served by the Oakland Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 317 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Emerson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,149,140. Discover additional schools in the area, like Young Adult Program, Oakland International High School, Oakland Technical High School, and more. Learn more about what Oakland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Emerson Elementary School.

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