Emerson Elementary School (Closed 2018)
- Emerson Elementary School served 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 168 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 80-89% | 76% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 80-89% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 82% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Emerson Elementary School is Marion Home School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Vernon Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marion Vernon Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 647 students
0.3 miles
1350 4th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9401 0.3 5-8 647 - Marion Francis Marion Intermediate School Grades: 3-4 | 317 students
0.6 miles
2301 3rd Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-4766 0.6 3-4 317 - Marion Longfellow Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 296 students
0.7 miles
2900 8th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-4691 0.7 PK-2 296 - Marion Marion Home School Grades: K-12 | 1 student
0.7 miles
440 S. 15th Street
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209 0.7 K-12 1 - Marion Wilkins Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 438 students
0.8 miles
2127 27th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3380 0.8 K-5 438
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