Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Emerson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Emerson School serves the northern part of Butte, MT, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone are typically within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emerson School's student population of 389 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emerson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#369 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson School's ranking?
Emerson School is ranked #369 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Emerson School often compared to?
Emerson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest School, Margaret Leary School, Divide School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Emerson School?
389 students attend Emerson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Emerson School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson School?
Emerson School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Emerson School offer ?
Emerson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson School part of?
Emerson School is part of Butte Elementary School District.
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