Edison Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School
Should I attend Edison 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
Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edison Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
274 students
437 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#411 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#783 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
40
83
Grade 1 Students
41
67
Grade 2 Students
53
72
Grade 3 Students
49
64
Grade 4 Students
40
75
Grade 5 Students
51
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
80%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%