Top Rankings
Emerson Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 667 students in Emerson Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in Emerson Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,597 Schools
# Students
667 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Emerson Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#609 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
60%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
391 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
59%
17%
# White Students
126 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
19%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
127 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
19%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
75
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
83
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,993 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,426 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$28,879 MM

Spending
$8 MM
$28,792 MM

Revenue / Student
$11,993
$17,222

Spending / Student
$12,426
$17,170

Best Emerson Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerson Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Hickory St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 223-2889
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 223-2889
Grades: K-8
| 667 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Emerson Academy School District?
Emerson Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 667 students.
What is the rank of Emerson Academy School District?
Emerson Academy School District is ranked #608 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Emerson Academy School District?
59% of Emerson Academy School District students are Black, 19% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Emerson Academy School District?
Emerson Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Emerson Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,426 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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