Emerson El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Amarillo, Texas 79107 · Amarillo ISD
#1871 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#25500 of 50,301 nationally
About Emerson El
Emerson El is a public elementary located in Amarillo, in the Amarillo ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 500 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1871st of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 500.
There are 79 schools in Amarillo; Emerson El ranks 43rd of 78 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)95%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
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 El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Emerson El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Johnny N Allen-6th Grade Campus
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–6
210 students · 663 m away
Mann Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
419 students · 717 m away
Rogers El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 984 m away
Palo Duro H S
Amarillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,949 students · 1.3 km away
Sanborn El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students · 1.4 km away
Park Hills El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
174 students · 1.8 km away
Forest Hill El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students · 2.4 km away
Travis Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students · 2.5 km away
Whittier El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 2.6 km away
Bowie Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students · 2.6 km away
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Forest Trail El
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emerson El a good school?
Emerson El has a Success Index (US) of 49.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1871 of 4,686 in Texas. 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 El rank in Texas?
Emerson El ranks #1871 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #25500 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emerson El?
Emerson El had 500 students in 2025.
Is Emerson El a elementary school or a high school?
Emerson El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Emerson El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Emerson El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.