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Emerson Elementary School

Summary:

Emerson Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District in Emerson, Arkansas. With a student population of 159 and a student-teacher ratio of 11.5, the school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Emerson Elementary School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 61.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 46.4% for the district and 33.8% for the state. In mathematics, the school had 62.7% proficiency, compared to 50.5% for the district and 36.4% for the state. Additionally, the school spends $10,943 per student, which is higher than the state average and likely contributes to its strong academic performance.

While Taylor Elementary School, another school in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District, has a higher overall statewide ranking, Emerson Elementary School outperforms it in most academic areas. This suggests that Emerson Elementary School has developed effective strategies to support its students, even with a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.06% to 54.22% over the past few years.


Detail:

Public K-6

 508 W Main
       Emerson, AR  71740

(870) 547-2218

District: Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,943 Help


Students who attend Emerson Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Emerson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  159

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.1%
African American:
16.4%
Hispanic:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Emerson Elementary School ranks better than 94.4% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.1%), African American (16.4%), Hispanic (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School is 11.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson Elementary School is $10,943. 1 elementary schools in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Emerson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District 29th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emerson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 51.38 247th 440 43.9%
2008 61.47 192nd 439 56.3%
2009 64.42 177th 445 60.2%
2010 75.32 89th 457 80.5%
2011 80.11 58th 471 87.7%
2012 67.84 153rd 468 67.3%
2013 71.48 120th 476 74.8%
2014 62.30 174th 471 63.1%
2015 63.55 143rd 466 69.3%
2016 77.02 78th 494 84.2%
2017 83.78 47th 485 90.3%
2018 86.67 45th 480 90.6%
2019 75.85 96th 488 80.3%
2021 89.22 36th 496 92.7%
2022 91.00 22nd 487 95.5%
2023 93.08 16th 492 96.7%
2024 91.12 28th 497 94.4%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Emerson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 145 73 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1989 143 69 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 212
1990 155 79 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1991 128 72 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1992 149 75 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1993 141 76 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1994 132 82 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1995 128 78 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1996 128 78 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1997 126 80 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1998 125 67 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1999 115 65 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2000 113 68 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2001 112 67 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2002 125 66 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 194
2003 125 66 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 194
2004 119 61 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2005 120 68 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2006 125 67 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2007 121 51 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2008 119 35 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2009 126 38 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2010 117 27 2 4 0 0 0 0 150
2011 126 22 1 5 0 0 0 0 154
2012 129 24 1 5 0 0 0 0 159
2013 140 22 0 4 0 0 2 0 168
2014 151 23 0 5 0 0 1 0 180
2015 147 30 0 5 0 0 1 0 183
2016 135 36 0 5 0 0 5 0 181
2017 135 31 0 4 2 0 6 0 178
2018 119 34 1 4 0 0 8 0 166
2019 113 32 1 5 0 0 6 0 157
2020 112 34 0 9 0 0 6 0 161
2021 112 34 2 10 0 0 8 0 166
2022 116 37 3 12 0 0 5 0 173
2023 113 26 3 12 0 0 5 0 159

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Emerson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 218 15.3 14.2 n/a
1989 212 17.0 12.4 n/a
1990 234 17.0 13.7 32.1
1991 200 15.0 13.3 31.5
1992 225 12.6 17.8 40.4
1993 218 13.3 16.4 41.3
1994 216 13.3 16.2 41.7
1995 208 13.0 16.0 41.8
1996 208 13.0 16.0 41.8
1997 208 13.5 15.4 45.7
1998 196 13.5 14.5 45.4
1999 185 10.4 17.8 50.3
2000 184 16.0 11.5 47.3
2001 183 16.0 11.4 45.4
2002 194 16.0 12.1 45.4
2003 194 16.0 12.1 45.4
2004 184 16.0 11.5 49.5
2005 193 17.0 11.4 50.3
2006 197 17.0 11.6 48.2
2007 177 16.0 11.1 44.6
2008 161 19.0 8.5 41.6
2009 172 18.0 9.6 49.4
2010 150 18.2 8.8 48.7
2011 154 14.4 10.6 53.2
2012 159 14.5 10.9 56.6
2013 168 16.8 9.9 57.7
2014 180 15.9 11.3 54.4
2015 183 18.0 10.1 55.7
2016 181 17.0 10.6 59.1
2017 178 14.4 12.3 25.8
2018 166 15.9 10.4 28.3
2019 157 14.1 11.1 59.9
2020 161 13.9 11.5 54
2021 166 13.6 12.1 54.2
2022 173 14.8 11.6 50.9
2023 159 13.7 11.5 49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Emerson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 218 15.3 14.2 n/a
1989 212 17.0 12.4 n/a
1990 234 17.0 13.7 32.1
1991 200 15.0 13.3 31.5
1992 225 12.6 17.8 40.4
1993 218 13.3 16.4 41.3
1994 216 13.3 16.2 41.7
1995 208 13.0 16.0 41.8
1996 208 13.0 16.0 41.8
1997 208 13.5 15.4 45.7
1998 196 13.5 14.5 45.4
1999 185 10.4 17.8 50.3
2000 184 16.0 11.5 47.3
2001 183 16.0 11.4 45.4
2002 194 16.0 12.1 45.4
2003 194 16.0 12.1 45.4
2004 184 16.0 11.5 49.5
2005 193 17.0 11.4 50.3
2006 197 17.0 11.6 48.2
2007 177 16.0 11.1 44.6
2008 161 19.0 8.5 41.6
2009 172 18.0 9.6 49.4
2010 150 18.2 8.8 48.7
2011 154 14.4 10.6 53.2
2012 159 14.5 10.9 56.6
2013 168 16.8 9.9 57.7
2014 180 15.9 11.3 54.4
2015 183 18.0 10.1 55.7
2016 181 17.0 10.6 59.1
2017 178 14.4 12.3 25.8
2018 166 15.9 10.4 28.3
2019 157 14.1 11.1 59.9
2020 161 13.9 11.5 54
2021 166 13.6 12.1 54.2
2022 173 14.8 11.6 50.9
2023 159 13.7 11.5 49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emerson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,726 (15.8%) $9,217 (84.2%) $10,943

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 96th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 16th of 492 Elementary schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Emerson Elementary School)83.487
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)81.472.5
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Emerson Elementary School)79.287
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)78.775.9
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Emerson Elementary School)58.369.5
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)58.653.9
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Emerson Elementary School)54.278.3
 24.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)4842.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Emerson Elementary School)86.283.4
 2.8%
   4th Grade English (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)84.682.5
 2.1%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Emerson Elementary School)62.166.6
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)6763.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Emerson Elementary School)56.750
 6.7%
   4th Grade Science (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)58.247.4
 10.8%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Emerson Elementary School)55.154.1
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)60.849.5
 11.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Emerson Elementary School)92.988.2
 4.7%
   5th Grade English (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)86.384.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Emerson Elementary School)85.770.6
 15.1%
   5th Grade Math (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)63.859.8
 4%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Emerson Elementary School)64.270.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)60.153.3
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Emerson Elementary School)67.958.8
 9.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)63.846.7
 17.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Emerson Elementary School)69100
 31%
   6th Grade English (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)72.383.5
 11.2%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Emerson Elementary School)51.790.9
 39.2%
   6th Grade Math (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)56.668.3
 11.7%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Emerson Elementary School)44.872.8
 28%
   6th Grade Science (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)5362.1
 9.1%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Emerson Elementary School)37.954.6
 16.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District)48.254.4
 6.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students157159
 1.3%
African American3226
 18.8%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic512
 140%
Pacific Islander00
White113113
Two or More Races65
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.9%49.1%
 10.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 159 students attended Emerson Elementary School.

Students at Emerson Elementary School are 71% White, 16% African American, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes. Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 5.6% of Arkansas elementary schools.

Students who attend Emerson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Emerson High School


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