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
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
Overview
Serving 429 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 318 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
429 students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#189 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55-59%
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
66
53
Grade 1 Students
69
58
Grade 2 Students
71
54
Grade 3 Students
76
49
Grade 4 Students
76
46
Grade 5 Students
71
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
73%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%