Emerson Academy

Dayton, Ohio — 1 schools

641
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,956
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Emerson Academy operates 1 public schools serving 641 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 674 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Montgomery County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,956 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 5.5% local, 74.6% state, and 19.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #360 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 59.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.6% African American, 15.4% White, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Emerson Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Emerson Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Emerson Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Emerson Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 59.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.9%
Federal
74.6%
State
5.5%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
360 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Montgomery County county, where this district is located.

$928
Studio/mo
$1,009
1 BR/mo
$1,273
2 BR/mo
$1,651
3 BR/mo
$1,817
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Emerson Academy.

White 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 58.6%
Multiracial 21.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

59.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Emerson Academy

School Enrollment
Emerson Academy
Charter
674

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Emerson Academy?

Emerson Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 641 students.

How much does Emerson Academy spend per student?

Emerson Academy spends $12,956 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #360 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Emerson Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Montgomery County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Emerson Academy?

Emerson Academy students are 58.6% African American, 15.4% White, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Emerson Academy?

Emerson Academy has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #360 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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