Emerson Elementary School

Emerson Elementary School is a regular public school in Emerson, Arkansas, serving 190 students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school maintains a 12.7-to-1 student-teacher ratio, keeping classes small and giving students consistent access to instruction at every grade level. Emerson Elementary earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 and an Exceptional rating.

Academic performance scores 9.8 out of 10, and student growth matches it at 9.8 — showing students are both performing at a high level and advancing at an above-average rate year over year. That combination ranks the school third among 509 public elementary schools in Arkansas and third across all 1,035 public schools statewide, regardless of grade level. In percentile terms, Emerson Elementary outperforms 100 percent of public schools in Arkansas.

Within Emerson, it holds the top spot among public schools. For parents comparing elementary programs across the region, the numbers make a straightforward case: two near-perfect subscores, a top-three statewide rank among both elementary schools and all public schools, and a student-teacher ratio that keeps class sizes small throughout.

With an enrollment of 190 students, Emerson Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Emerson Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.