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Emerson Elementary

4803 Lawton Ave., Oakland, CA, 94609

About Emerson Elementary

Emerson Elementary School is located at 4803 Lawton Avenue in the Temescal area of Oakland, California. The school serves grades K–5 and is part of the Oakland Unified School District. Enrollment is about 332 students, and the student–teacher ratio is approximately 21:1. Based on state test results, math proficiency is around 37%, and reading competence is about 32%. The gender mix is approximately 55% male and 45% female. Learning is focused on creative problem-solving and practical education that promotes curiosity and exploration. Housing costs in the neighborhood typically range from $700,000 to $1,100,000, a price point that many buyers consider reasonable for entry into North Oakland neighborhoods. According to some parents, the staff develops a positive relationship, promotes student confidence, and supports them individually. As an ongoing commitment to enhancing instruction and elevating student achievement, Emerson Elementary School is dedicated to becoming one of the top elementary schools in California.

Emerson Elementary Contact Information

Address

4803 Lawton Ave., Oakland, CA, 94609

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Phone

(510) 879-2115

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 32% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
332
Total Students
$107485
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2560 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Emerson 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
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
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: 8:30 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 22.29%
Asian 4.22%
Hispanic 17.17%
Black 38.25%
Two+ Races 16.27%
Native Am. 0%
White
22.29%
Asian
4.22%
Hispanic
17.17%
Black
38.25%
Two+ Races
16.27%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 332
44.58%
148 Female
53.61%
178 Male

Student Population

332 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Emerson Elementary launched the Safe Passages After School Program for the 2025–26 school year. The program operates in the current school year, providing structured after-school assistance to enrolled students. The launch adds more supervised programming options outside of the regular school day.

FAQ

Q1. How does Emerson Elementary keep families informed?

Ans. Families receive updates through district emails, automated calls, and school notices.

Q2. Who oversees daily operations at Emerson Elementary?

Ans. Daily operations are overseen by site administrators working within district policies.

Q3. How does the school support a safe learning environment?

Ans. A safe learning environment is supported through district safety procedures and staff supervision.

Q4. How are student wellness needs addressed during the day?

Ans. Student wellness needs are addressed through established school procedures aligned with district guidance.

Q5. How do parents stay connected with school staff?

Ans. Parents stay connected through meetings, conferences, and regular communication with teachers and administrators.

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

MLV

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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