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Emerson School

Summary:

Emerson School is an elementary school located in Butte, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 392 students. The school is part of the Butte Elementary District, which is ranked 122 out of 300 districts in Montana and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Emerson School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.16%) compared to nearby schools like Kennedy School (71.95%) and Hillcrest School (91.02%), which have more diverse student populations. Academically, Emerson School's proficiency rates in mathematics (38.42%), reading (45.81%), and science (38.46%) are lower than the Butte Elementary District and the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 163 out of 332 Montana elementary schools in 2022-2023 to as low as 292 out of 356 in 2020-2021, placing it in the middle to lower range of elementary schools in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, Emerson School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 15.2 in the 2022-2023 school year, while Kennedy School has a ratio of 13.5 and Hillcrest School has a ratio of 19.7. The data also reveals significant differences in academic performance and statewide rankings among the schools in the Butte Elementary District, with Hillcrest School consistently ranking among the top 100 elementary schools in Montana and outperforming Emerson School and the district average on state assessments.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1924 Phillips Ave
       Butte, MT  59701

(406) 533-2800

District: Butte Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,667 Help


Students who attend Emerson School usually attend:

Middle:    East Middle School
High:    Butte High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.2%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Emerson School ranks better than 50.9% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Butte Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.2%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerson School is 15.6, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Butte Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerson School is $10,667. 4 elementary schools in the Butte Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Butte Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Butte Elementary 122nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emerson School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.72 80th 217 63.1%
2005 78.58 40th 218 81.7%
2006 23.30 215th 234 8.1%
2007 39.09 178th 230 22.6%
2008 37.33 155th 194 20.1%
2009 76.86 17th 190 91.1%
2010 57.63 114th 241 52.7%
2011 54.18 135th 247 45.3%
2012 60.90 99th 244 59.4%
2013 67.67 66th 246 73.2%
2015 28.69 219th 287 23.7%
2016 53.61 92nd 191 51.8%
2017 27.27 89th 109 18.3%
2018 43.74 69th 116 40.5%
2019 32.64 83rd 123 32.5%
2021 21.85 292nd 356 18.0%
2022 61.55 147th 329 55.3%
2023 55.80 163rd 332 50.9%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Emerson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 442 442
1991 411 2 0 24 2 n/a n/a 0 439
1992 380 0 7 22 24 n/a n/a 0 433
1993 397 3 2 13 15 n/a n/a 0 430
1994 345 2 4 17 19 n/a n/a 0 387
1995 381 2 3 18 2 n/a n/a 0 406
1996 381 2 3 18 2 n/a n/a 0 406
1997 344 1 0 25 12 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 330 3 1 18 8 n/a n/a 0 360
1999 301 2 2 3 9 n/a n/a 0 317
2000 283 3 1 7 14 n/a n/a 0 308
2001 275 2 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 286
2002 363 3 1 6 19 n/a n/a 0 392
2003 363 3 1 6 19 n/a n/a 0 392
2004 317 5 0 7 21 n/a n/a 0 350
2005 395 2 1 11 18 n/a n/a 0 427
2006 383 0 4 14 20 n/a n/a 0 421
2007 357 3 3 17 28 n/a n/a 0 408
2008 354 8 4 15 27 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 356 5 6 10 26 n/a n/a 0 403
2010 368 2 4 10 23 n/a n/a 0 407
2011 341 1 0 15 11 1 16 0 385
2012 349 3 0 10 19 3 0 0 384
2013 357 2 1 11 15 4 2 0 392
2014 347 2 1 19 13 4 4 0 390
2015 349 2 1 20 15 2 4 0 393
2016 352 2 1 26 7 1 2 0 391
2017 353 0 1 22 8 1 7 0 392
2018 394 1 1 26 3 1 9 0 435
2019 385 0 0 36 1 1 21 0 444
2020 355 0 1 41 1 0 15 0 413
2021 300 1 1 43 1 0 20 0 366
2022 328 0 0 42 1 0 23 0 394
2023 326 0 0 38 2 0 26 0 392
2024 337 0 0 42 2 0 24 0 405

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 442 26.3 16.8 21.5
1991 439 21.4 20.5 23.9
1992 433 17.0 25.4 30.3
1993 430 23.6 18.2 33.3
1994 387 21.5 18.0 40.8
1995 406 22.4 18.1 33.3
1996 406 22.4 18.1 33.3
1997 382 22.4 17.1 39.3
1998 360 22.3 16.1 32.2
1999 317 22.3 14.2 47
2000 308 21.1 14.6 51
2001 286 22.4 12.8 46.2
2002 392 22.9 17.1 48.2
2003 392 22.9 17.1 48.2
2004 350 21.6 16.2 45.1
2005 427 22.9 18.6 54.1
2006 421 26.3 16.0 52
2007 408 26.2 15.6 55.4
2008 408 26.0 15.7 60.5
2009 403 25.7 15.7 58.6
2010 407 25.5 15.9 52.6
2011 385 25.0 15.3 56.6
2012 384 23.1 16.6 54.9
2013 392 21.7 18.0 45.9
2014 390 21.2 18.3 n/a
2015 393 23.0 17.0 62.3
2016 391 23.0 17.0 61.1
2017 392 23.3 16.7 65.3
2018 435 23.3 18.6 62.3
2019 444 25.5 17.3 61.5
2020 413 25.6 16.1 53
2021 366 24.3 15.0 n/a
2022 394 25.4 15.4 n/a
2023 392 25.7 15.2 n/a
2024 405 25.9 15.6 100

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 442 26.3 16.8 21.5
1991 439 21.4 20.5 23.9
1992 433 17.0 25.4 30.3
1993 430 23.6 18.2 33.3
1994 387 21.5 18.0 40.8
1995 406 22.4 18.1 33.3
1996 406 22.4 18.1 33.3
1997 382 22.4 17.1 39.3
1998 360 22.3 16.1 32.2
1999 317 22.3 14.2 47
2000 308 21.1 14.6 51
2001 286 22.4 12.8 46.2
2002 392 22.9 17.1 48.2
2003 392 22.9 17.1 48.2
2004 350 21.6 16.2 45.1
2005 427 22.9 18.6 54.1
2006 421 26.3 16.0 52
2007 408 26.2 15.6 55.4
2008 408 26.0 15.7 60.5
2009 403 25.7 15.7 58.6
2010 407 25.5 15.9 52.6
2011 385 25.0 15.3 56.6
2012 384 23.1 16.6 54.9
2013 392 21.7 18.0 45.9
2014 390 21.2 18.3 n/a
2015 393 23.0 17.0 62.3
2016 391 23.0 17.0 61.1
2017 392 23.3 16.7 65.3
2018 435 23.3 18.6 62.3
2019 444 25.5 17.3 61.5
2020 413 25.6 16.1 53
2021 366 24.3 15.0 n/a
2022 394 25.4 15.4 n/a
2023 392 25.7 15.2 n/a
2024 405 25.9 15.6 100

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 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $11,255
2022 $10,384
2023 $10,667

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerson 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 83rd of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 163rd of 332 Elementary schools
 18.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students444392
 11.7%
African American00
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic3638
 5.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White385326
 15.3%
Two or More Races2126
 23.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson School

Students at Emerson School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Emerson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Middle School
High : Butte High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 405 students attended Emerson School.

Emerson School ranks 163rd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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