Emerson Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Students: 354
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 16:1
Certified Teachers: 82%
4803 Lawton Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
5/10
3/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness5/10
Community Reviews
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
Posted by a parent on 2/13/2026This 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
Posted by a parent on 2/12/2026I 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.
Posted by a parent on 12/16/2025Emerson 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
Posted by a parent on 12/9/2025Emerson is a gem of a school. The gifted teachers and staff (many with long tenure) are at the core of this. They clearly support and like each other, are dedicated to the students, and are happy to be there. Principal Stibbins is a sturdy and approachable leader with clear priorities, and a “Whole
Posted by a parent on 12/4/2024Nearby Schools
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy partner and I have two children at Berkeley Rose, and we have been overwhelmingly happy with our expereince. When our older child entered the school for nursery, we were certain we would transition to our local public school for the grades. However, we were quickly enamored with the thoughtfulness and intentionality of the school at large and the attuned care our young daughter received. We were also surprised and impressed by the strength and creativity of the academic programming in the grades, such that we felt a conviction to stay at the school beyond early childhood and consider oursleves very lucky to have stumbled upon such an educational gem. Perhaps the greatest benefit of Berkeley Rose is its community, which is thoughtful, kind, engaging and interesting. We’ve made great friends to raise our children alongside.Parent Review1y ago
Oakland schools - Emerson Elementary School is located at 4803 Lawton Avenue, Oakland CA 94609. Emerson Elementary School is in the Oakland Unified School District. Emerson Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
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