Emerson Elementary School

Emerson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 1-4
301 E Van Buren Ave,  Mcalester, OK
McAlester Public Schools
2.8
217 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jamie Price
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
44%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
442:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
35.5%
Two or more races
28.6%
Native American
13.8%
Hispanic
12.4%
Black
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#13 Niche Standout ES in Oklahoma
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
5.0 other
7/31/2013
The principal has been in this school system for 30+ years. Not only is she well respected by her peers and coworkers, she has an excellent reputation with the public. While still a teacher she was nominated for Teacher of the Year SEVERAL times. The school she was at before Emerson flourished under...
5.0 parent
7/31/2013
My child used to attend Krebs but now attends Emerson & loves it! She's had great teachers every year since she's been there. The principal is very caring & involved w/the students. I've witnessed it personally. Myself, I don't know how she remembers so many names, but I've heard her tell them good...
2.0 parent
2/10/2012
the school has a high student to teacher ratio. they could have a better plan to reach the kids better. i would like to see more work done at school. and less homework.. if they were to have less than 20 kids a class room it might be better for both students and the teachers.
1.0 parent
9/14/2011
Last year this school was awesome. This year I feel this school has hit rock bottom. What kind of principal refers to the student as a number rather than by their names given at birth? Teachers on the other hand are wonderful. They take the time to know each child's name not only in their class but...

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Emerson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 1-4 in Mcalester, OK and is served by the McAlester Public Schools in Oklahoma. The school has a total enrollment of 217 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Emerson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. Discover additional schools in the area, like McAlester High School, Lakewood Christian School, Puterbaugh Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Mcalester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Emerson Elementary School.

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