Emerson Elementary School

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Emerson Elementary School ranks 235 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seymour, Indiana, serving 323 students in grades K-5. As part of the Seymour Community Schools district, Emerson stands out as a high-performing school, consistently outpacing the district in academic assessments.

Emerson Elementary boasts impressive academic achievements, with 50% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts and 61.54% proficient in ILEARN/Math, far exceeding the district's averages of 27.66% and 29.68%, respectively. The school also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.2% to 9.2% over the past three years, significantly lower than the 15.2% rate at nearby Seymour-Jackson Elementary School. Additionally, Emerson has a more diverse student population, with 21.67% Hispanic students, 2.79% Asian students, and 3.72% students of two or more races, compared to the predominantly white student body at many nearby schools.

While Emerson's academic performance and low absenteeism rates are impressive, the school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (52.94%) suggests the need for additional support and resources to address the unique needs of students from low-income families. Nonetheless, Emerson's success in these key areas sets it apart within the Seymour Community Schools district, and identifying and sharing the school's effective practices could benefit the broader community.

Detail:

Public K-5

500 Emerson Dr
Seymour, IN 47274

(812) 522-2596

District: Seymour Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
235^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,354

Students who attend Emerson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Seymour Middle School
High:	Seymour Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 323

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

Hispanic:

21.7%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Emerson Elementary School ranks better than 76.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Seymour Community Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.19. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), Hispanic (21.7%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School is 17.6, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Seymour Community Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Emerson Elementary School employs 18.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson Elementary School is $10,354, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Seymour Community Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Seymour Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Seymour Community Schools 237^th of 381 Indiana 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	IN State Percentile
2005	71.11	237^th	959	75.3%
2006	41.05	663^rd	961	31.0%
2007	49.22	594^th	985	39.7%
2008	53.85	533^rd	996	46.5%
2009	65.88	353^rd	1003	64.8%
2010	58.03	503^rd	1009	50.1%
2011	70.10	293^rd	1025	71.4%
2012	76.45	206^th	1015	79.7%
2013	62.84	436^th	1035	57.9%
2014	64.16	416^th	1036	59.8%
2015	74.08	232^nd	1040	77.7%
2016	65.82	380^th	1046	63.7%
2017	70.65	294^th	1033	71.5%
2018	62.74	418^th	1027	59.3%
2019	63.15	388^th	1031	62.4%
2021	77.14	202^nd	1016	80.1%
2022	78.04	196^th	1020	80.8%
2023	70.52	295^th	1016	71.0%
2024	75.19	235^th	1010	76.7%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana 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
1988	314	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
1989	305	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
1990	304	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1991	290	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
1992	271	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
1993	279	3	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1994	272	4	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1995	266	0	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1996	266	0	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1997	283	1	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	291
1998	288	1	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	295
1999	288	0	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2000	311	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2001	312	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
2002	286	0	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	296
2003	286	0	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	296
2004	259	2	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	272
2005	257	1	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
2006	249	1	4	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	264
2007	269	0	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	5	282
2008	280	3	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	8	297
2009	282	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	13	300
2010	287	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	11	303
2011	284	0	2	4	0	0	13	0	303
2012	277	0	2	7	0	0	17	0	303
2013	256	1	0	20	1	0	3	0	281
2014	258	0	0	22	1	0	2	0	283
2015	260	1	2	27	0	0	5	0	295
2016	279	0	6	21	0	0	5	0	311
2017	300	2	2	23	1	0	8	0	336
2018	309	3	3	17	1	0	12	0	345
2019	293	5	5	25	1	0	17	0	346
2020	276	4	5	55	0	0	20	0	360
2021	252	4	5	46	0	0	16	0	323
2022	248	4	9	61	0	0	13	0	335
2023	227	4	9	70	0	1	12	0	323

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	317	14.7	21.5	5
1989	307	14.7	20.8	9.8
1990	308	14.7	20.9	10.4
1991	292	14.7	19.8	6.2
1992	277	12.0	23.0	12.3
1993	288	13.9	20.7	9.4
1994	286	14.7	19.5	11.5
1995	273	14.4	19.0	13.2
1996	273	14.4	19.0	13.2
1997	291	14.3	20.3	14.1
1998	295	14.3	20.6	13.9
1999	298	14.6	20.4	19.5
2000	313	16.2	19.3	18.5
2001	315	15.8	19.9	18.1
2002	296	15.3	19.3	22
2003	296	15.3	19.3	22
2004	272	12.8	21.3	23.9
2005	269	15.7	17.1	24.9
2006	264	14.9	17.7	0
2007	282	n/a	n/a	28.5
2008	297	15.4	19.3	28.7
2009	300	15.6	19.2	32.4
2010	303	15.9	18.9	41.4
2011	303	14.1	21.4	40.9
2012	303	17.0	17.8	42.6
2013	281	11.0	25.5	38.8
2014	283	10.0	28.3	39.9
2015	295	n/a	n/a	40.3
2016	311	14.0	22.2	37.9
2017	336	15.5	21.6	34.8
2018	345	16.5	20.9	42.3
2019	346	16.0	21.6	40.5
2020	360	17.0	21.1	43.9
2021	323	17.1	18.8	41.5
2022	335	20.1	16.5	47.2
2023	323	18.2	17.6	52.9

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	317	14.7	21.5	5
1989	307	14.7	20.8	9.8
1990	308	14.7	20.9	10.4
1991	292	14.7	19.8	6.2
1992	277	12.0	23.0	12.3
1993	288	13.9	20.7	9.4
1994	286	14.7	19.5	11.5
1995	273	14.4	19.0	13.2
1996	273	14.4	19.0	13.2
1997	291	14.3	20.3	14.1
1998	295	14.3	20.6	13.9
1999	298	14.6	20.4	19.5
2000	313	16.2	19.3	18.5
2001	315	15.8	19.9	18.1
2002	296	15.3	19.3	22
2003	296	15.3	19.3	22
2004	272	12.8	21.3	23.9
2005	269	15.7	17.1	24.9
2006	264	14.9	17.7	0
2007	282	n/a	n/a	28.5
2008	297	15.4	19.3	28.7
2009	300	15.6	19.2	32.4
2010	303	15.9	18.9	41.4
2011	303	14.1	21.4	40.9
2012	303	17.0	17.8	42.6
2013	281	11.0	25.5	38.8
2014	283	10.0	28.3	39.9
2015	295	n/a	n/a	40.3
2016	311	14.0	22.2	37.9
2017	336	15.5	21.6	34.8
2018	345	16.5	20.9	42.3
2019	346	16.0	21.6	40.5
2020	360	17.0	21.1	43.9
2021	323	17.1	18.8	41.5
2022	335	20.1	16.5	47.2
2023	323	18.2	17.6	52.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Emerson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$291 (3.4%)	$8,173 (96.6%)	$8,464
2020	$249 (2.9%)	$8,310 (97.1%)	$8,560
2021	$302 (3.1%)	$9,479 (96.9%)	$9,782
2022	$494 (4.8%)	$9,859 (95.2%)	$10,354

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 388^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 295^th of 1016 Elementary schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Elementary School)	65.2	49.1	16.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Community Schools)	37.2	22.7	14.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Emerson Elementary School)	80.4	58.2	22.2%
3rd Grade Math (Seymour Community Schools)	50.2	35.1	15.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Elementary School)	49.1	50	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Community Schools)	33.6	26.7	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Emerson Elementary School)	63.2	67.7	4.5%
4th Grade Math (Seymour Community Schools)	43.9	39.8	4.1%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Emerson Elementary School)	47.4	45.2	2.2%
4th Grade Science (Seymour Community Schools)	32.2	26.4	5.8%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Emerson Elementary School)	53.8	51.8	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Community Schools)	40.2	31.2	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Emerson Elementary School)	50.8	46.4	4.4%
5th Grade Math (Seymour Community Schools)	45.2	40	5.3%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Emerson Elementary School)	29.2	32.1	2.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Seymour Community Schools)	30.1	31	0.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	346	323	6.6%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	9	80%
Hispanic	25	70	180%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	293	227	22.5%
Two or More Races	17	12	29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.5%	52.9%	12.5%

Schools Near Emerson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Emerson Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 Emerson Dr	Seymour	47274	Jackson County	Seymour Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 522-2596	323	18	17.6	52.9%	227 (70.3%)	4 (1.2%)	70 (21.7%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.7%)	75.2	235^th of 1010 public elementary schools	76.7%		70.5	295^th of 1016 public elementary schools	71.0%	60	50.0	50.0			50.0	60.0	63.0			61.5		$10,354	$494	$9,859
Seymour-Redding Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1700 N Ewing St	Seymour	47274	Jackson County	Seymour Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 522-5621	734	42	17.3	66.9%	461 (62.8%)	8 (1.1%)	224 (30.5%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	21 (2.9%)	31	723^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	28.4%		44.1	595^th of 1016 public elementary schools	41.4%	128	30.0	29.2			29.6	41.1	29.2			35.1		$9,225	$961	$8,264
Margaret R Brown Elementary School	Public	K-5	550 Miller Ln	Seymour	47274	Jackson County	Seymour Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 522-5539	620	41	15.2	84.7%	163 (26.3%)	13 (2.1%)	423 (68.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	14.4	875^th of 1010 public elementary schools	13.4%		17.1	850^th of 1016 public elementary schools	16.3%	25	6.1	21.3			14.6	25.0	28.4			26.9		$9,079	$1,174	$7,905
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	508 B Ave East	Seymour	47274	Jackson County	Seymour Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 522-5709	660	38	17.5	68.6%	317 (48.0%)	7 (1.1%)	312 (47.3%)	19 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	14.2	881^st of 1010 public elementary schools	12.8%		19.9	822^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	19.1%	59	11.4	15.5			13.4	17.5	35.5			26.3		$8,712	$878	$7,834
Cortland Elementary School	Public	K-5	6687 N Cr 400 E	Seymour	47274	Jackson County	Seymour Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 522-7483	138	9	15.0	34.1%	134 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	72.1	269^th of 1010 public elementary schools	73.4%		72.3	273^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	73.1%	4	50.0	52.9			51.3	54.6	58.8			56.4		$11,535	$416	$11,119
Hayden Elementary School	Public	K-6	55 S Cr 685 W	Hayden	47245	Jennings County	Jennings County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 346-2813	265	18	14.7	59.6%	245 (92.5%)	3 (1.1%)	12 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	48.2	545^th of 1010 public elementary schools	46.0%		50.8	532^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	47.6%	13	32.4	30.0	32.6	41.7	33.7	67.6	42.0	30.2	38.9	44.0	32.6	$10,935	$1,247	$9,688
Brownstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	612 S Base Rd	Brownstown	47220	Jackson County	Brownstown County Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 358-3680	635	38	16.5	55.0%	602 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	40.8	621^st of 1010 public elementary schools	38.5%		44.6	590^th of 1016 public elementary schools	41.9%	31	35.6	22.1	38.0		31.6	55.2	26.9	28.0		35.7	39.0	$9,133	$916	$8,217
Mount Healthy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12150 S Sr 58	Columbus	47201	Bartholomew County	Bartholomew Con School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 342-2463	402	26	15.5	49.0%	338 (84.1%)	6 (1.5%)	33 (8.2%)	12 (3.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	25.4	765^th of 1010 public elementary schools	24.3%		26.3	766^th of 1016 public elementary schools	24.6%	1	27.1	19.3	33.3	27.4	26.8	29.2	24.6	24.6	17.7	23.7	22.8	$9,879	$624	$9,254
Crothersville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 S Preston St	Crothersville	47229	Jackson County	Crothersville Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 793-2622	220	18	12.2	61.8%	202 (91.8%)	2 (0.9%)	12 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	26.7	753^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	25.4%		21	814^th of 1016 public elementary schools	19.9%	61	19.5	10.7	32.6		22.3	31.7	21.4	23.3		25.9	35.7	$9,650	$1,571	$8,079
Scipio Elementary School	Public	K-6	6320 N Hwy 7	Scipio	47273	Jennings County	Jennings County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 392-2055	254	19	13.7	60.6%	239 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.1%)	55.9	463^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	54.2%		51.9	518^th of 1016 public elementary schools	49.0%	55	44.8	29.7	41.4	40.7	38.5	55.2	51.4	58.6	33.3	50.0	24.1	$11,861	$1,248	$10,613

Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson Elementary School

What district is Emerson Elementary School in?

Seymour Community Schools

What schools do graduates of Emerson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Seymour Middle School
High : Seymour Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Emerson Elementary School?

Students at Emerson Elementary School are 70% White, 22% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

Is Emerson Elementary School a good school?

Emerson Elementary School ranks 235^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 323 students attended Emerson Elementary School.

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