Emerson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Parkersburg, West Virginia 26104 · Wood County Schools
#52 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#10647 of 50,301 nationally
About Emerson Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Parkersburg, in the Wood County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 361 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 52nd of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (66th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 361.
There are 16 schools in Parkersburg; Emerson Elementary School ranks 3rd of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- 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).
Madison Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students · 625 m away
Hamilton Middle School
Parkersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students · 628 m away
Van Devender Middle School
Parkersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students · 1.2 km away
Parkersburg High School
Parkersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,491 students · 1.7 km away
Criss Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students · 2.0 km away
Jefferson Elementary Center
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 2.6 km away
Jackson Middle School
Vienna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
429 students · 4.2 km away
Belpre High School
Belpre · Public high · Grades 7–12
387 students · 4.3 km away
Neale Elementary School
Vienna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students · 4.4 km away
Fairplains Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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361 students
West Milford Elementary School
West Milford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
East Hardy Elementary School
Baker · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
364 students
Short Line School
Reader · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
364 students
McNinch Primary School
Moundsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
357 students
Neale Elementary School
Vienna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Emerson Elementary School a good school?
Emerson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 70.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #52 of 390 in West Virginia. 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 West Virginia?
Emerson Elementary School ranks #52 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #10647 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School had 361 students in 2025.
Is Emerson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Emerson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Emerson Elementary School?
There are 10 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.