Emerson Elementary School serves 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Marion Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
168 students attend Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Emerson Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?
Emerson Elementary School is part of Marion Independent School District.
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