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 14:1.
- Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 202 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 6% |
| Black | 6% | 16% |
| White | 76% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 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 Grades: 9-12 | 2216 students
0.4 miles
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417)625-5230 0.4 9-12 2216 - Joplin Joplin Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 223 students
0.9 miles
202 Malloy Cir
Joplin, MO 64802
(417)625-5290 0.9 PK 223 - Joplin Kelsey Norman Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 262 students
1.0 miles
1323 E 28th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417)625-5360 1.0 K-5 262 - Joplin West Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 208 students
1.2 miles
1001 W 7th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417)625-5380 1.2 K-5 208
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