Emerson Academy

501 Hickory St
Dayton, OH 45410
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 641 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Emerson Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 641 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emerson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Emerson Academy's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
641 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

Emerson Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson Academy is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2324 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Emerson Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emerson Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emerson Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Emerson Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Emerson Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Emerson Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
56%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Emerson Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Emerson Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Emerson Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Emerson Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Emerson Academy and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Emerson Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Emerson Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerson Academy's ranking?
Emerson Academy is ranked #2324 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Emerson Academy often compared to?
Emerson Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Emerson Academy?
641 students attend Emerson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Emerson Academy students are Black, 23% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Academy?
Emerson Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emerson Academy offer ?
Emerson Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Emerson Academy part of?
Emerson Academy is part of Emerson Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Emerson Academy located?
Emerson Academy is located in the South Park neighborhood of Dayton, OH.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 641 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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