Emerson Elementary School vs. Longfellow Elementary School
Should you attend Emerson Elementary School or Longfellow 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
284 students
330 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#83 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
48
57
Grade 1 Students
48
58
Grade 2 Students
44
51
Grade 3 Students
42
55
Grade 4 Students
45
60
Grade 5 Students
57
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
5%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
61%
78%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
