Emerson Elementary School

311 Washington Blvd
Maywood, IL 60153
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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%).
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%
  • : 7% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
7%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
15%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Emerson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
27%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
58%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Emerson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
49%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 7% (Top 1%)
  • : 15% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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