Find small class sizes and big opportunities at Emerson Elementary School. Ionia Public School District’s smallest elementary school is home to the Emerson Eagles, who soar from kindergarten through fifth grade and beyond. Located in the heart of the city of Ionia, this public elementary school offers competitive academic, extracurricular and special education opportunities.
The Emerson Elementary School building was first constructed in 1923. Since then, the building has served as an elementary school, junior high school and Michigan Department of Corrections training facility. The building was renovated and reopened as an elementary school in 1996 and has inspired local students to achieve more ever since.
Core curricular courses are supplemented by art, music, technology and physical education. Emerson Elementary teachers and staff are dedicated to helping students SOAR, which stands for the values of Safety, Ownership, Achievement and Respect. Compared to the other four elementary schools in the district, Emerson offers highly rated teaching staff and a low student-teacher ratio. Extracurricular events, field trips and hands-on learning activities promote individualized learning for all students and all learning styles.
Emerson School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
645 Hackett St,
Ionia, MI
Ionia Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Jonathan Duley
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Niche Grade
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
32%
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Math Proficiency
27%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
12
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Full Time Teachers
12
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Female
51%
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Male
49%
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White
65.8%
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Hispanic
25.8%
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Two or more races
7.1%
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Black
1.3%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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Average Household Income
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Emerson School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Ionia, MI, in the Ionia neighborhood, and is served by the Ionia Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 171 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Emerson School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $245,271. Discover additional schools in the area, like Freedom Acres School, Ionia High School, Ionia Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ionia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Emerson School.