Cortland Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School
Should I attend Cortland Elementary School or Emerson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cortland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cortland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
135 students
335 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#282 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
25
56
Grade 1 Students
21
50
Grade 2 Students
19
51
Grade 3 Students
22
65
Grade 4 Students
24
55
Grade 5 Students
24
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
18%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
96%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%