Serving 217 students in grades 1-4, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Top Rankings
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
14%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
7%
8%
White
36%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
29%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson Elementary School's ranking?
Emerson Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
217 students attend Emerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Emerson Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson Elementary School part of?
Emerson Elementary School is part of Mcalester School District.
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