Emerson School (Closed 2010)

Emerson School serves 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
352 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
22%
9%
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Black
61%
18%
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White
12%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Emerson School?
352 students attend Emerson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Emerson School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson School?
Emerson School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emerson School offer ?
Emerson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Emerson School part of?
Emerson School is part of Pontiac City School District.

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