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Charles G. Emery Elementary

8600 Somerset St., Buena Park, CA, 90621

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 497 of 6856 in California

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About Charles G. Emery Elementary

In Buena Park, Charles G. Emery Elementary is a public K–5 school with about 658 students. The school has about 30 students for every teacher, which is higher than some other schools in the area. According to academic performance data, about 69% of students meet or exceed math proficiency standards, and about 68% meet or exceed English Language Arts proficiency standards. Charles G. Emery Elementary focuses on high standards-based teaching, improving reading and writing skills, and becoming fluent in math through enrichment and intervention programs. The campus has a wide range of students, which reflects the multicultural nature of Buena Park. California's average public funding per student is the same as the average for all students. This money goes to support student services and instructional programs. Charles G. Emery Elementary is in a suburban Orange County neighborhood where housing prices are relatively high. The school has good academic results and consistent performance in core subjects. This school is working hard to be one of the top elementary schools in California.

Charles G. Emery Elementary Contact Information

Address

8600 Somerset St., Buena Park, CA, 90621

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Phone

(714) 521-5134

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Website

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 69%
Reading 68%
State average proficiency is 69% in Math and 68% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
30 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
658
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 497 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Charles G. Emery Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 5.62%
Asian 59.27%
Hispanic 27.96%
Black 0.91%
Two+ Races 5.93%
Native Am. 0.15%
White
5.62%
Asian
59.27%
Hispanic
27.96%
Black
0.91%
Two+ Races
5.93%
Native Am.
0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 658
48.33%
318 Female
51.67%
340 Male

Student Population

658 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 30 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

658 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Emery Elementary was named a California Distinguished School, one of the state’s top honors for academic excellence and progress on student achievement, particularly for gains in English Language Arts. This designation reflects the school’s strong instructional programs and commitment to high student performance

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of enrichment activities does Charles G. Emery Elementary School offer?

Ans. Students can join arts programs, STEM-based clubs, and other activities outside of school.

Q2. How does Charles G. Emery Elementary School encourage students to work together?

Ans. Group projects, activities that require teamwork, and school events can all help people learn how to work together and talk to each other.

Q3. Do students have chances to be leaders?

Ans. There may be leadership positions open, like student representatives or classroom helpers.

Q4. How does the school keep the campus safe?

Ans. Safety measures might include monitored entrances, supervision of the campus, and plans for how to respond in an emergency.

Q5. What ways can families get involved?

Ans. Parents can get involved by volunteering, joining advisory committees, and taking part in school-sponsored events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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