Emerson Elementary School in Emerson, AR serves 190 students from kindergarten through 6th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
Math proficiency for 2023 is 75–79%, significantly higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 50%.
Reading proficiency is 65–69%, which is higher than the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 57%, showing some room for improvement compared to local peers.
Science proficiency ranges from 55–59%, outperforming the state average of 36% and district average of 48% for the reported years.
Enrollment declined from 197 students in 2006 to 159 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch increased from 36% to 39%, indicating modest demographic and socioeconomic shifts at this rural Arkansas elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Emerson Elementary School serves the eastern part of its school district in Emerson, AR, covering an attendance area of approximately 197.6 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being about 7.8 miles and the furthest point located 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Emerson Elementary School's student population of 226 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Rankings
Emerson Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 989 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
18%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
64%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson Elementary School's ranking?
Emerson Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Emerson Elementary School often compared to?
Emerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylor Elementary School, East Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
226 students attend Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Emerson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?
Emerson Elementary School is part of Emerson Taylor Bradley School District.
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