- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rosemead, CA
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061494001900
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Rosemead · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Rosemead, CA.
School address
District: Garvey Elementary · California
NCES ID 061494001900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 061494001900 · Rosemead, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 20.5:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Garvey (Richard) Intermediate (661 students)
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garvey (Richar
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate
661 students
- Monterey Vista
Monterey Vista Elementary
542 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
439 students
- Bitely (Arlene
Bitely (Arlene) Elementary
409 students
- This school
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
390 students
- Dewey Avenue E
Dewey Avenue Elementary
341 students
What this shows Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary compares
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 39% in California - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
Two or More 4.1%
White 0.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Garvey Elementary reports $23,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garvey (Richard) Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Vista Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bitely (Arlene) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewey Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Rosemead
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mildred B. Janson Elementary
Standard public school
575 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Emma W. Shuey Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Encinita Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Bitely (Arlene) Elementary
Standard public school
409 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Savannah Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Sanchez (George I.) Elementary
Standard public school
293 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
How many students attend Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rosemead, CA. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary?
69.4% of students at Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary is Asian at 55.6% of enrollment, in Rosemead, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary?
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rosemead?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Rosemead, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rosemead on the city page.
What other schools are in Garvey Elementary?
Besides Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary, Garvey Elementary also operates Garvey (Richard) Intermediate (661 students), Monterey Vista Elementary (542 students), and Hillcrest Elementary (439 students). See the Garvey Elementary district page for the complete list.