Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Hispanic
38%
14%
Black
8%
7%
White
40%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
200 students attend Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Emerson Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?
Emerson Elementary School is part of Sioux City Community School District.
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