Emerson Elementary School vs. Edison Elementary School
Should you attend Emerson Elementary School or Edison 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
Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 439 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 equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edison 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
439 students
281 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
7:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#297 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#255 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
74
45
Grade 1 Students
82
48
Grade 2 Students
71
44
Grade 3 Students
73
53
Grade 4 Students
62
48
Grade 5 Students
77
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
8%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
73%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%