Emerson School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ionia, Michigan 48846 · Ionia Public Schools
#1221 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#41065 of 50,301 nationally
About Emerson School
Emerson School is a public elementary located in Ionia, in the Ionia Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 166 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1221st of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (48th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 166.
There are 9 schools in Ionia; Emerson School ranks 9th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Emerson School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ionia Middle School
Ionia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
629 students · 990 m away
Jefferson School
Ionia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students · 1.7 km away
Ionia High School
Ionia · Public high · Grades 9–12
774 students · 3.4 km away
AA Rather School
Ionia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students · 3.6 km away
North LeValley Elem School
Ionia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
10 students · 3.8 km away
Haynor School
Ionia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
10 students · 4.3 km away
RB Boyce Elementary School
Ionia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students · 6.3 km away
Coon School
Ionia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
15 students · 10 km away
Twin Rivers Elementary School
Muir · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students · 11 km away
Saranac JrSr High School
Saranac · Public high · Grades 7–12
406 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
Sister Lakes Elementary School
Benton Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
166 students
Harbor Beach Elementary School
Harbor Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
165 students
Au GresSims Elementary School
Au Gres · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
167 students
Pullman Elementary School
Pullman · Public elementary · Grades K–5
165 students
CarsonvillePort Sanilac Elementary School
Carsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
165 students
Sterling Elementary School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
168 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Emerson School a good school?
Emerson School has a Success Index (US) of 26.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1221 of 1,581 in Michigan. 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 School rank in Michigan?
Emerson School ranks #1221 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #41065 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emerson School?
Emerson School had 166 students in 2025.
Is Emerson School a elementary school or a high school?
Emerson School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Emerson School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Emerson School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.