Emerson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Indianola, Iowa 50125 · Indianola Comm School District
#68 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#1704 of 50,301 nationally
About Emerson Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Indianola, in the Indianola Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 396 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 68th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (73th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 396.
There are 6 schools in Indianola; Emerson Elementary School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Emerson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Indianola High School
Indianola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students · 628 m away
Indianola Middle School
Indianola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students · 1.1 km away
Irving Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students · 1.6 km away
Whittier Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students · 2.6 km away
Wilder Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students · 3.7 km away
Southeast Warren Primary
Milo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
162 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Bloomer Elementary School
Council Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
North Polk West Elementary School
Polk City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
396 students
Alburnett Elementary School
Alburnett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Irving Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
North Ridge Elementary
Waverly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
397 students
Atkins Elementary School
Atkins · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
394 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Emerson Elementary School a good school?
Emerson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 86.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #68 of 654 in Iowa. 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 Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Emerson Elementary School ranks #68 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #1704 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School had 396 students in 2025.
Is Emerson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Emerson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Emerson Elementary School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Emerson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.