Emerson Elementary School

Summary:

Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 386 students in grades PK-5 in Emerson, Georgia, which is part of the Bartow County School District. While the district is ranked 74 out of 203 in the state and has a 3-star rating, Emerson Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the county and state averages on standardized tests, with only 25% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to 36.6% in Bartow County and 38.4% statewide.

Emerson Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.4% to 66.58% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Cloverleaf Elementary (59.33%) and Allatoona Elementary (73.98%) schools. However, Emerson Elementary spends more per student ($13,016 in 2018-2019) compared to Cloverleaf ($10,916) and Allatoona ($10,427), and has a lower student-teacher ratio (11.0-11.8) than the nearby schools (13.3 and 12.5, respectively).

The data suggests that Emerson Elementary is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, and the school's high poverty rate and declining test scores over the past few years warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to support student success. While factors like funding and staffing ratios may not be the primary drivers, the school's underperformance presents an opportunity for the Bartow County School District and the local community to identify and address the root causes of the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 220 Old Alabama Rd SE
       Emerson, GA  30137


(770) 606-5848

District: Bartow County

SchoolDigger Rank:
750th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Emerson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Red Top Middle School
High:    Woodland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.1%
Hispanic:
21.8%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.6% Help


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Compare Details Emerson Elementary School ranks worse than 60.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.44. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Bartow County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bartow County 74th of 203 Georgia 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 GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.42 884th 1101 19.7%
2007 37.73 797th 1125 29.2%
2008 35.29 822nd 1134 27.5%
2009 50.23 635th 1133 44.0%
2010 55.36 615th 1183 48.0%
2011 49.51 723rd 1212 40.3%
2012 52.03 695th 1201 42.1%
2013 66.25 458th 1225 62.6%
2014 59.07 602nd 1231 51.1%
2015 45.94 616th 1240 50.3%
2016 51.06 551st 1233 55.3%
2017 54.61 488th 1205 59.5%
2018 50.47 554th 1209 54.2%
2019 48.01 611th 1234 50.5%
2021 47.29 591st 1214 51.3%
2022 30.27 838th 1244 32.6%
2023 37.64 732nd 1242 41.1%
2024 36.44 750th 1248 39.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Emerson Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of 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
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 952 952
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 894 894
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 911 911
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 823 823
1994 883 32 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 917
1995 438 16 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 466
1996 438 16 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 466
1997 525 18 6 9 3 n/a n/a 0 561
1998 541 16 8 9 3 n/a n/a 0 577
1999 522 16 3 10 3 n/a n/a 0 554
2000 496 19 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2001 491 19 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 526
2002 466 26 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2003 466 26 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2004 440 18 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2005 416 23 0 34 1 n/a n/a 12 486
2006 367 10 1 38 2 n/a n/a 11 429
2007 344 9 1 47 2 n/a n/a 17 420
2008 369 22 1 40 2 n/a n/a 16 450
2009 345 16 1 47 0 n/a n/a 18 427
2010 321 21 0 49 0 0 8 0 399
2011 325 12 0 53 0 0 7 0 397
2012 321 16 0 48 0 0 16 0 401
2013 337 17 0 33 1 0 10 0 398
2014 347 14 1 51 1 0 11 0 425
2015 345 20 2 43 2 0 24 0 436
2016 328 18 2 51 0 0 18 0 417
2017 333 18 2 48 0 0 20 0 421
2018 323 21 2 54 1 1 15 0 417
2019 306 21 2 59 0 1 14 0 403
2020 281 25 2 61 1 1 14 0 385
2021 284 17 2 64 0 1 13 0 381
2022 284 12 1 69 0 1 15 0 382
2023 263 19 1 84 1 1 17 0 386

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
1989 952 57.0 16.7 17.4
1991 894 49.0 18.2 27
1992 911 50.0 18.2 35
1993 823 52.0 15.8 40.2
1994 917 54.0 17.0 42.6
1995 466 35.4 13.2 45.3
1996 466 35.4 13.2 45.3
1997 561 36.5 15.4 56.9
1998 577 39.9 14.5 58.1
1999 554 39.7 14.0 58.7
2000 528 37.5 14.1 55.7
2001 526 36.5 14.4 55.1
2002 512 26.5 19.3 57.4
2003 512 26.5 19.3 57.4
2004 483 32.0 15.1 61.9
2005 486 36.9 13.2 61.8
2006 429 35.5 12.1 66
2007 420 32.5 12.9 70
2008 450 34.5 13.0 69.4
2009 427 35.5 12.0 73.3
2010 399 32.5 12.2 74.7
2011 397 30.2 13.1 74.1
2012 401 32.2 12.4 75.8
2013 398 29.6 13.4 75.4
2014 425 28.9 14.7 75.8
2015 436 34.0 12.8 74.1
2016 417 35.0 11.9 74.1
2017 421 38.5 10.9 76
2018 417 35.3 11.8 73.1
2019 403 34.3 11.7 73
2020 385 34.5 11.1 76.4
2021 381 34.5 11.0 66.4
2022 382 33.5 11.4 n/a
2023 386 32.5 11.8 66.6

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
1989 952 57.0 16.7 17.4
1991 894 49.0 18.2 27
1992 911 50.0 18.2 35
1993 823 52.0 15.8 40.2
1994 917 54.0 17.0 42.6
1995 466 35.4 13.2 45.3
1996 466 35.4 13.2 45.3
1997 561 36.5 15.4 56.9
1998 577 39.9 14.5 58.1
1999 554 39.7 14.0 58.7
2000 528 37.5 14.1 55.7
2001 526 36.5 14.4 55.1
2002 512 26.5 19.3 57.4
2003 512 26.5 19.3 57.4
2004 483 32.0 15.1 61.9
2005 486 36.9 13.2 61.8
2006 429 35.5 12.1 66
2007 420 32.5 12.9 70
2008 450 34.5 13.0 69.4
2009 427 35.5 12.0 73.3
2010 399 32.5 12.2 74.7
2011 397 30.2 13.1 74.1
2012 401 32.2 12.4 75.8
2013 398 29.6 13.4 75.4
2014 425 28.9 14.7 75.8
2015 436 34.0 12.8 74.1
2016 417 35.0 11.9 74.1
2017 421 38.5 10.9 76
2018 417 35.3 11.8 73.1
2019 403 34.3 11.7 73
2020 385 34.5 11.1 76.4
2021 381 34.5 11.0 66.4
2022 382 33.5 11.4 n/a
2023 386 32.5 11.8 66.6

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)
2017 $1,108 (9.6%) $10,481 (90.4%) $11,589
2018 $868 (7.5%) $10,736 (92.5%) $11,604
2019 $1,158 (8.9%) $11,858 (91.1%) $13,016

Data source: Georgia 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 611th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 732nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Elementary School)50.937.3
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bartow County)40.234
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Emerson Elementary School)61.437.3
 24.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bartow County)56.648.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Elementary School)4026.9
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bartow County)41.430.9
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Elementary School)47.336.5
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bartow County)53.240.8
 12.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Elementary School)37.536.8
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bartow County)41.239.5
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Emerson Elementary School)23.815.8
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bartow County)39.735.7
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Emerson Elementary School)39.728.1
 11.6%
   5th Grade Science (Bartow County)36.933
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students403386
 4.2%
African American2119
 9.5%
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic5984
 42.4%
Pacific Islander11
White306263
 14.1%
Two or More Races1417
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73%66.6%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson Elementary School

Students at Emerson Elementary School are 68% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Emerson Elementary School ranks 750th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Red Top Middle School
High : Woodland High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended Emerson Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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