Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Emerson Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Attendance Zone: Emerson Elementary School serves the southwest part of its school district in Sidney, OH, covering an area of approximately 29.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 6.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emerson Primary School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Emerson Primary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Emerson Primary School often compared to?
Emerson Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Botkins Elementary School, Fairlawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Emerson Primary School?
340 students attend Emerson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Emerson Primary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson Primary School?
Emerson Primary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emerson Primary School offer ?
Emerson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson Primary School part of?
Emerson Primary School is part of Sidney City School District.
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