Enrollment
226
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Emerson, AR
Emerson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050006800291
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 226
- students enrolled
Emerson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Emerson-Taylor School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050006800291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emerson Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emerson Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Emerson, Arkansas, enrolling 226 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 226 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 112 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #92, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Emerson-Taylor School District also operates Taylor Elementary School (341 students) and Taylor High School (264 students) alongside Emerson Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Emerson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 34% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 83% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 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
White 63.7%
African American 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Emerson Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emerson-Taylor School District, which includes Emerson Elementary School.
$11,414
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 44.1%
Federal 13.7%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bradley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bradley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~226 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elementary School
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has 226 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Emerson, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson Elementary School?
39.0% of students at Emerson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Elementary School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Emerson, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
Is Emerson Elementary School a good school?
Emerson Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. 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 Emerson-Taylor School District?
Besides Emerson Elementary School, Emerson-Taylor School District also operates Taylor Elementary School (341 students), Taylor High School (264 students), and Bradley Elementary School (166 students). See the Emerson-Taylor School District district page for the complete list.
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