Emerson Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 · Elmhurst SD 205
#299 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#11649 of 50,301 nationally
About Emerson Elem School
Emerson Elem School is a public elementary located in Elmhurst, in the Elmhurst SD 205 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 429 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 299th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 429.
There are 14 schools in Elmhurst; Emerson Elem School ranks 9th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)9.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Emerson Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Emerson Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ardmore Elem School
Addison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
230 students · 1.8 km away
Addison Early Learning Center
Addison · Public other · Grades PK–PK
190 students · 1.8 km away
York Comm High School
Elmhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,590 students · 1.9 km away
Hawthorne Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
568 students · 2.1 km away
North Elem School
Villa Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students · 2.1 km away
Fullerton Elem School
Addison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students · 2.3 km away
Field Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 2.4 km away
Jefferson Middle School
Villa Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
375 students · 2.6 km away
Churchville Middle School
Elmhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
489 students · 2.6 km away
Conrad Fischer Elem School
Elmhurst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Pine Crest Elementary School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
Herzl Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
429 students
Sarah Adams Elementary School
Lake Zurich · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
Earl Pritchett School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–3
430 students
Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
428 students
Ontarioville Elem School
Hanover Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
430 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Emerson Elem School a good school?
Emerson Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 69.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #299 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Emerson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Emerson Elem School ranks #299 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #11649 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emerson Elem School?
Emerson Elem School had 429 students in 2025.
Is Emerson Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Emerson Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Emerson Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Emerson Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.