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Emerson Elementary School

Public Grades K-6

15^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Emerson, Arkansas, serving 190 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District, which is ranked 51 out of 250 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Emerson Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has been ranked among the top 15 elementary schools in Arkansas and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. Emerson Elementary also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, and it spends more per student than the Magnolia School District schools.

These factors suggest that Emerson Elementary School provides a high-quality education, with a strong focus on academic achievement and effective teaching practices. The school's performance is particularly impressive given its diverse student population, with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. Emerson Elementary's success may serve as a model for other elementary schools in the state, demonstrating that it is possible to deliver excellent educational outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds.

226

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,600

Per pupil spending ?

51.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

508 West Main
Emerson, AR 71740

(870) 626-3306

District: Emerson Taylor Bradley School District

Students who attend Emerson Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Emerson High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.7%

African American:

18.6%

Hispanic:

10.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 69th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (66% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg46%

Arkansas avg36%

15^th of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 28 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Emerson Taylor Bradley School District

51^st of 250Emerson Taylor Bradley School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	95.3	15 of 495	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	91.1	28 of 497	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	93.1	16 of 492	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	91.0	22 of 487	95.5%	★★★★★
2021	89.2	36 of 496	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	75.9	96 of 488	80.3%	★★★★☆
2018	86.7	45 of 480	90.6%	★★★★★
2017	83.8	47 of 485	90.3%	★★★★★
2016	77.0	78 of 494	84.2%	★★★★☆
2015	63.6	143 of 466	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.3	174 of 471	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.5	120 of 476	74.8%	★★★★☆
2012	67.8	153 of 468	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	80.1	58 of 471	87.7%	★★★★☆
2010	75.3	89 of 457	80.5%	★★★★☆
2009	64.4	177 of 445	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.5	192 of 439	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	51.4	247 of 440	43.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics71%+32 vs state

English Language Arts66%+31 vs state

Science66%+28 vs state

Reading61%+26 vs state

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Schools Near Emerson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Science (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Emerson Elementary School	Public	K-6	508 West Main	Emerson	71740	Columbia County	Emerson Taylor Bradley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 626-3306	226	16	13.8	51.3%	144 (63.7%)	42 (18.6%)	24 (10.6%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.3%)	95.3	15^th of 495 public elementary schools	97.0%		91.1	28^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.4%	13	67.5	74.1	69.7	50.0	65.9	65.0	66.6	60.6	50.0	61.1	70.0	81.4	63.6	69.2	70.6	82.5	70.3	57.6	46.2	65.9	$11,600	$1,711	$9,888
East Side Elementary School	Public	K-2	1310 Hollensworth	Magnolia	71753	Columbia County	Magnolia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 234-5611	570	33	17.3	97.2%	172 (30.2%)	313 (54.9%)	45 (7.9%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.4%)								(n/a)																					$11,865	$2,394	$9,470
Taylor Elementary School	Public	K-6	506 East Pine	Taylor	71861	Columbia County	Emerson Taylor Bradley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 626-3304	341	22	15.2	37.8%	317 (93.0%)	11 (3.2%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	80.8	81^st of 495 public elementary schools	83.6%		90.2	34^th of 497 public elementary schools	93.2%	47	30.2	57.1	54.5	45.3	46.6	32.1	59.0	56.9	43.4	47.6	54.7	66.1	61.4	60.4	60.7	45.3	55.4	75.0	47.2	54.8	$9,911	$713	$9,198

Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson Elementary School

Is Emerson Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Emerson Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 15^th of 495 Arkansas elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Emerson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Emerson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Emerson High School

What district is Emerson Elementary School in?

Emerson Taylor Bradley School District

How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 226 students attended Emerson Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Emerson Elementary School?

Students at Emerson Elementary School are 64% White, 19% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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