Emerson Elem School
#172 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#7117 of 50,301 nationally
About Emerson Elem School
Emerson Elem School is a public elementary located in Wheaton, in the CUSD 200 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 263 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 172nd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (84th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 263.
There are 17 schools in Wheaton; Emerson Elem School ranks 2nd of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.0
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
- 263
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- 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).
Monroe Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students · 733 m away
Jefferson Early Childhood Center
Wheaton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
302 students · 1.0 km away
Longfellow Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students · 1.2 km away
Madison Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students · 1.5 km away
Whittier Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 1.5 km away
Edison Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students · 1.7 km away
Carl Sandburg Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students · 1.8 km away
Franklin Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students · 1.8 km away
Wheaton North High School
Wheaton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,863 students · 2.3 km away
Hawthorne Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Sunnydale Elem School
Streamwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
263 students
Forest Park Individual Ed School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Illini Central Grade School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
264 students
Brownstown Elem School
Brownstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
264 students
Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
264 students
Garvey M Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
262 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Emerson Elem School a good school?
Emerson Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 76.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #172 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 #172 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #7117 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emerson Elem School?
Emerson Elem School had 263 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.