Emerson Elementary School

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Emerson elementary School serves many neighborhood.

Younger students may attend Emerson elementary School.

Emerson elementary School is located in Madison.

Emerson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

2421 E Johnson St, Madison, WI

Emerson East Neighborhood

Madison Metropolitan School District

360 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Karen  Kepler

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
42%

B-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

11.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

512:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.3%

Female

48.1%

White

42.2%

Black

24.5%

Hispanic

15.1%

Two or more races

13.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

12/13/2022

Best school experience i could have ever had.

5.0 parent

8/19/2018

I really have enjoyed our time at Emerson. There are many opportunities to get involved and stay active in the learning environment. My daughter dealt with some kids who were dealing with some personal issues. They were lashing out at her. The principal and the teachers worked together to achieve th...

1.0 parent

2/6/2018

I would say this school is one of the worst schools to send your child. It's almost the end of the year and I feel as if I need to pull my child out from this establishment. No help what so ever with staff.

5.0 parent

8/27/2011

Our oldest child is in 2nd grade at Emerson and it has been a great experience so far! Classes are kept small - less than fifteen students per class and there are often assistants in the classroom as well. The curriculum is strong and carefully adapted to for each member of the diverse student body....

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Wisconsin Dane County Madison 53704 Emerson East

Emerson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Madison, WI and is served by the Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 360 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Emerson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $400,980. Discover additional schools in the area, like East High School, Shabazz-City High School, Monona Grove High School, and more. Learn more about what Madison has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Emerson Elementary School.

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