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Emerson Elementary School

1605 36th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in WV
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Emerson Elementary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Emerson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#63 out of 627 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Emerson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Emerson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Emerson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Emerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson Elementary School's ranking?
Emerson Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Emerson Elementary School often compared to?
Emerson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blennerhassett Elementary School, Madison Elementary School, Criss Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
428 students attend Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Emerson Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?
Emerson Elementary School is part of Wood County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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