Emerson School (Closed 2010)
Emerson School served 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 352 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 8% |
| Black | 61% | 18% |
| White | 12% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pontiac City School District | |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Emerson School is Oakland Schools Technical Campusne (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pontiac Middle School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Herrington School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pontiac Oakland Schools Technical Campusne Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.3 miles
1371 North Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-2700 0.3 9-12 n/a - Pontiac Pontiac Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 541 students
0.3 miles
1275 North Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8010 0.3 7-8 541 - Pontiac Herrington School Grades: K-6 | 553 students
0.7 miles
541 Bay St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7790 0.7 K-6 553 - Pontiac Tier Iii Intervention Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 23 students
0.7 miles
1051 Arlene
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7315 0.7 6-12 23 - Pontiac Pontiac High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,041 student
0.8 miles
1051 Arlene Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7315 0.8 9-12 1,041
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