Emerson Elementary School

1605 36th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in WV
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

Emerson Elementary School's student population of 432 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Emerson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson Elementary School is 0.21, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#85 out of 629 schools
(Top 20%)
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43%
28%
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51%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
89%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerson Elementary School's ranking?
Emerson Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Emerson Elementary School often compared to?
Emerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blennerhassett Elementary School, Madison Elementary School, Criss Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
432 students attend Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Emerson Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?
Emerson Elementary School is part of Wood County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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