Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerson-gridley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)23%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
46%
14%
White
38%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Emerson-gridley Elementary School?
531 students attend Emerson-gridley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Emerson-gridley Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson-gridley Elementary School?
Emerson-gridley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emerson-gridley Elementary School offer ?
Emerson-gridley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Emerson-gridley Elementary School part of?
Emerson-gridley Elementary School is part of Erie City School District.
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