Emerson Elementary School vs. Longfellow Elementary School
Should I attend Emerson Elementary School or Longfellow 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and 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
268 students
339 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#39 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
43
49
Grade 1 Students
46
58
Grade 2 Students
42
57
Grade 3 Students
51
51
Grade 4 Students
43
59
Grade 5 Students
43
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
9%
% Hispanic
12%
7%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
63%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%