Emerson Elementary School serves 161 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
4%
17%
White
81%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
161 students attend Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Emerson Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?
Emerson Elementary School is part of Massillon City School District.
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