Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
75%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
202 students attend Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Emerson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?
Emerson Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools School District.
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