Enrollment
364
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emerson Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emerson Elem School
Emerson Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Maywood, Illinois, enrolling 364 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 364 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (47%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 121 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Maywood's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elem School (431 students): Emerson Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 10.3:1).
Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 also operates Stevenson Middle School (682 students) and Melrose Park Elem School (602 students) alongside Emerson Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Emerson Elem School compares
Emerson Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,608
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89, which includes Emerson Elem School.
$18,608
Per student
+9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 66.9%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Emerson Elem School a good school?
Emerson Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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