Emerson Academy
- Emerson Academy serves 688 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 29%.
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Emerson Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Emerson Academy's student population of 688 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 688 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Emerson Academy's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Emerson Academy is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank | #2538 out of 3,224 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| Black | 40% | 16% |
| White | 51% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Emerson Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Emerson Academy is Stivers School For The Arts (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stivers School For The Arts (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dayton Smart Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dayton Dayton Smart Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 128 students
0.2 miles
601 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937)222-2812 0.2 K-5 128 - Dayton Ruskin Prek-6 School Grades: PK-6 | 536 students
0.5 miles
407 Ambrose Ct
Dayton, OH 45410
(937)542-3000 0.5 PK-6 536 - Dayton Stivers School For The Arts Grades: 7-12 | 876 students
0.5 miles
1313 E 5th St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937)542-7380 0.5 7-12 876 - Dayton City Day Community School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 133 students
0.6 miles
318 S Main St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937)223-8130 0.6 K-8 133 - Dayton Steam Academy Of Dayton Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 258 students
0.8 miles
545 Odlin Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937)262-7063 0.8 K-8 258
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