Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emerson Elementary School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Emerson Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
27%
Black
58%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
49%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Emerson Elementary School often compared to?
Emerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Paec Education Center Ec by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
393 students attend Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Emerson Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?
Emerson Elementary School is part of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District.
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