- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maywood, IL
Emerson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172511002737
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Maywood · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 364
- students enrolled
Emerson Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elem School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Maywood, IL.
School address
District: Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · Illinois
NCES ID 172511002737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Emerson Elem School grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 172511002737 · Maywood, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson Middle School (682 students)
Emerson Elem School grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Emerson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevenson Midd
Stevenson Middle School
682 students
- Melrose Park E
Melrose Park Elem School
602 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
515 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
431 students
- Garfield Elem
Garfield Elem School
411 students
- This school
Emerson Elem School
364 students
What this shows Emerson Elem School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Elem School compares
Emerson Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Emerson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 reports $20,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melrose Park Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Maywood
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elem School
How many students attend Emerson Elem School?
Emerson Elem School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maywood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elem School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Elem School is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Maywood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elem School?
Emerson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emerson Elem School rank among schools in Maywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elem School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Maywood, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89?
Besides Emerson Elem School, Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 also operates Stevenson Middle School (682 students), Melrose Park Elem School (602 students), and Irving Middle School (515 students). See the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 district page for the complete list.