Top Rankings
Emerson Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 674 students in Emerson Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in Emerson Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,528 Schools
# Students
674 Students
1,658,466 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
96,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Emerson Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#616 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)53.4%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.54
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
59%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
15%
65%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
21%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,792 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,193 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,792
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,193
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Best Emerson Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Hickory St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 223-2889
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 223-2889
Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Emerson Academy School District?
Emerson Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 674 students.
What is the rank of Emerson Academy School District?
Emerson Academy School District is ranked #625 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Emerson Academy School District?
59% of Emerson Academy School District students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Emerson Academy School District?
Emerson Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Emerson Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,193 is less than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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