Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 360 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Emerson Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
360 students attend Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Emerson Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
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 Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 360 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
