- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Emerson Elementary School grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (+19.5%).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 050006800291 · Emerson, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 17.4:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor Elementary School (341 students)
Emerson Elementary School grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (+19.5%). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Emerson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor Element
Taylor Elementary School
341 students
- Taylor High Sc
Taylor High School
264 students
- This school
Emerson Elementary School
226 students
- Bradley Elemen
Bradley Elementary School
166 students
- Bradley High S
Bradley High School
147 students
- Emerson High S 136
Emerson High School
136 students
What this shows Emerson Elementary School reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Elementary School compares
Emerson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Emerson-Taylor School District reports $11,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~226 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), up 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.