Emerson Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Emerson Elementary School served 202 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 202 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 15-19% | 53% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 35-39% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | 6% | 16% |
| White | 75% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Joplin Schools School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Emerson Elementary School is Franklin Technology Center (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Gateway School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kelsey Norman Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Joplin Franklin Technology Center Vocational School Grades: 9-12
0.3 miles
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260 0.3 9-12 n/a - Joplin Joplin High School Math: 38% | Reading: 49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,189 students10
0.4 miles
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230 0.4 9-12 2,189 - Joplin Joplin Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 162 students
0.9 miles
202 Malloy Cir
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5290 0.9 PK 162 - Joplin Kelsey Norman Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 315 students10
1.0 miles
1323 E 28th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5360 1 K-5 315 - Joplin West Central Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 226 students10
1.2 miles
1001 W 7th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380 1.2 K-5 226
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