Emerson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(15-16)
39%
46%
(15-16)
61%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
2%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
5%
10%
Black
(15-16)
19%
15%
White
(15-16)
65%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
9%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
395 students attend Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Emerson Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?
Emerson Elementary School is part of Bristol Township School District.

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