Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary School Overview &amp; Info (2026 List)

About Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary

Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary School is at 100 Decoto Road, Union City, CA 94587, near the Hayward border on the city's west side. The school runs kindergarten through fifth grade under New Haven Unified School District. 684 students are enrolled, putting it among the mid-size campuses in the district. The student-teacher ratio is 27:1, matching the district average. Boys make up 53% of the student body and girls 47%. Recent state results indicate 30% of students reached math proficiency and 38% reached reading proficiency, both below district averages. Emanuele runs New Haven Unified's only Mandarin Two-Way Dual Immersion program, a TK through fifth grade bilingual program where students develop academic fluency in both Mandarin and English, with 6th grade continuation at Cesar Chavez Middle School launching in August 2026. The campus enrolls students through residential attendance boundaries set by NHUSD, with the Mandarin Dual Immersion program open to applicants district-wide. Market activity near campus reflects pricing near $1.2 million. For Mandarin-speaking families and those seeking dual immersion options in Alameda County, Emanuele is one of the few public choices among the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 30%

Reading 38%

State average proficiency is 30% in Math and 38% in Reading.

25

Full-time Teachers

27 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

3

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

684

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.43%

Asian 46.78%

Hispanic 38.16%

Black 3.51%

Two+ Races 3.65%

Native Am. 1.32%

White

6.43%

Asian

46.78%

Hispanic

38.16%

Black

3.51%

Two+ Races

3.65%

Native Am.

1.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 684

46.64%

319 Female

53.36%

365 Male

Student Population

684 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary Contact Information

Address

600 G St., Union City, CA, 94587

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Phone

(510) 471-2461

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Website

http://sites.google.com/nhusd.k12.ca.us/guy-emanuele-elementary/home

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary's biggest news in 2025-26 came from the district level: NHUSD officially confirmed that the Mandarin Two-Way Dual Immersion program will extend into 6th grade at Cesar Chavez Middle School starting August 2026. For families currently enrolled at Emanuele from TK or kindergarten, that announcement means their child's bilingual pathway now runs continuously through middle school without a program change. The school's Tiger Times newsletter has been covering the transition and what it means for families across recent issues at emanuele.mynhusd.org.

FAQ

Q1. How does the Mandarin Dual Immersion program work at Emanuele Elementary?

Ans. Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary runs New Haven Unified's only Mandarin Two-Way Dual Immersion program from TK through 5th grade. Students build academic fluency in both Mandarin and English at the same time.

Q2. Do families need to speak Mandarin to enroll in the program at Emanuele Elementary?

Ans. No Mandarin background is required. The two-way structure at Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary is specifically designed for both English-dominant and Mandarin-dominant students to learn side by side. Applications are open to all NHUSD families regardless of home address, so out-of-zone families can apply district-wide.

Q3. What is the mascot and school culture like at Emanuele Elementary?

Ans. The mascot at Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary is the Tiger. The school publishes a regular "Tiger Times" family newsletter, which gives new families a practical window into what daily campus life actually looks like. ParentSquare and Aeries are the primary platforms for grades and official communication.

Q4. What after-school care is available at Emanuele Elementary?

Ans. Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary is served by the Boys and Girls Club of San Leandro for after-school programming, which is a separate enrollment from the school itself. Families can reach the Emanuele site coordinator at (510) 876-2235 to find out about current availability.

Q5. What middle school do Emanuele Elementary students attend?

Ans. Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary students continue to Cesar Chavez Middle School, where the Mandarin Dual Immersion program will also continue from 6th grade starting August 2026. Students then move on to James Logan High School. NHUSD's 96% graduation rate and overall academic track reflect the full pathway Emanuele students enter from their first year.

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

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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

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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

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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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