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Emerson Elementary School vs. East Side Elementary School

Should you attend Emerson Elementary School or East Side Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Emerson Elementary School
508 W Main
Emerson, AR 71740
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
East Side Elementary School
1310 Hollensworth St
Magnolia, AR 71753
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 632 students in grades Kindergarten-2, East Side Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-2
Total Students
190 students
632 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emerson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emerson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Side Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emerson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Magnolia School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#16 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 5%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Emerson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
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70-74%
(Top 5% in AR)
55-59%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Magnolia School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in AR)
30-34%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Magnolia School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
55-59%
(Top 5% in AR)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Emerson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Side Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
34
225
Grade 1 Students
25
201
Grade 2 Students
37
206
Grade 3 Students
27
-
Grade 4 Students
29
-
Grade 5 Students
22
-
Grade 6 Students
16
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
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% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Magnolia School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Magnolia School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
18%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Magnolia School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Magnolia School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Emerson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Magnolia School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Emerson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Magnolia School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Emerson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Magnolia School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Emerson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Magnolia School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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