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Emerson Elementary School

620 Georgia St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
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Tel: (505) 255-9091
emerson.aps.edu
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Emerson Elementary School serves 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 12%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
400 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Emerson Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
12%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
8%
33%
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 New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
11%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
70%
62%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
7%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NM.
Diversity Score
0.49
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Emerson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%
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 New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
1%
8%
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 New Mexico by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Albuquerque Public Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerson Elementary School's ranking?

Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?

400 students attend Emerson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Emerson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Elementary School?

Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?

Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?

Emerson Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 12%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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