Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_16388047_1 (ground VARCHAR, home_team VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Name the total number of grounds for essendon

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(ground) FROM table_16388047_1 WHERE home_team = "Essendon"