Serving 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es) ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in OK)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Attendance Zone: Emerson Alternative Ed.'s attendance zone encompasses the entirety of its school district in Oklahoma City, OK, covering approximately 134.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the nearest edge of the zone, extending up to 13.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es)'s student population of 44 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es) is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
24%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
26%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
20%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
8%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es)?
44 students attend Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es) students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Black, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es)?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es) has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es) offer ?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es) part of?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es) is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es) located?
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es) is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 2 other public schools located in Midtown.
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