Emerson Elementary School vs. Edison Elementary School
Should I attend Emerson Elementary School or Edison 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
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
437 students
274 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#783 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#411 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
83
40
Grade 1 Students
67
41
Grade 2 Students
72
53
Grade 3 Students
64
49
Grade 4 Students
75
40
Grade 5 Students
76
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
71%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%