Emerson Elementary School vs. Conrad Fischer Elementary School
Should you attend Emerson Elementary School or Conrad Fischer Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Conrad Fischer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Conrad Fischer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
450 students
438 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#297 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1683 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
64
Grade 1 Students
76
66
Grade 2 Students
88
83
Grade 3 Students
74
79
Grade 4 Students
75
78
Grade 5 Students
61
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
14%
57%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
74%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
