Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School serves the southwest part of Fraser, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Learning Drives Innovation
School Rankings
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1285 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ramblers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School's ranking?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is ranked #1285 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School often compared to?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salk Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
345 students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School part of?
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School is part of Fraser School District.
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