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 school year, there is 1 public school serving 667 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,571 Schools
# Students
667 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Emerson Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
59%
17%
% White
19%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,993 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,426 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,993
$17,295
Spending / Student
$12,426
$17,243
Best Emerson Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
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 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Emerson Academy School District?
Emerson Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 667 students.
What is the rank of Emerson Academy School District?
Emerson Academy School District is ranked #625 out of 916 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, 19% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Emerson Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,426 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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