Below Average
#3520 of 3,813 schools in IL
Emerson Elem School
Elementary School · Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89
311 Washington Blvd, Maywood, IL 60153
Enrollment
360
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
360
Student-Teacher
13.8:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#3,520 of 3,813
In Maywood
#6 of 6
public schools
In district
#7 of 9
Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89
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About Emerson Elem School
Emerson Elem School is a public elementary school in Maywood, IL, part of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89. Emerson Elem School serves approximately 360 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Emerson Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,520 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Structured state assessment records for Emerson Elem School show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 5.4
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
38% of students at Emerson Elem School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Emerson Elem School — Students at Emerson Elem School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.1/10.
How Emerson Elem School Compares
See how Emerson Elem School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
311 Washington Blvd, Maywood, IL 60153
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Emerson Elem School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lincoln Elem School (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby River Forest), which scores notably higher. Another option is Washington Dual Language Academy (rated 8.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Garfield Elem School (rated 8.2/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Forest Park), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Maywood, see our Maywood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MAYWOOD MARGERY DAW DAY CARE Maywood | 0.1 mi | — |
| Proviso East High School Maywood | 0.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Washington Dual Language Academy Maywood | 0.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Garfield Elem School Maywood | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| WALTHER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Melrose Park | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Lincoln Elem School Maywood | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Irving Middle School Maywood | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Proviso Math and Science Academy Forest Park | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Lincoln Elem School River Forest | 1.0 mi | 9.2 |
| Jane Addams Elem School Melrose Park | 1.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Roosevelt Elem School Broadview | 1.2 mi | 3.3 |
| Melrose Park Elem School Melrose Park | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| ST LUKE SCHOOL River Forest | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Roosevelt School River Forest | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| CHOSEN ONES LEARNING CENTER Forest Park | 1.5 mi | — |
| JOSEPH ACADEMY-MELROSE PARK Melrose Park | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
| JOSEPH ACADEMY Melrose Park | 1.6 mi | — |
| Thurgood Marshall Elem School Bellwood | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Roosevelt Middle School Bellwood | 1.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Garfield Elem School Forest Park | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60153 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,498
Median Home Value
$212,600
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
Population
23,173
College Educated
16.7%
Homeownership
60.5%
Avg Commute
32.9 min
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Median Age
35.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Balmoral Elem Sch Crete, IL | 4.0 |
| Bluffview Elem School Dupo, IL | 4.0 |
| C Henry Bloom Elem School Rockford, IL | 4.0 |
| Coles Elem Language Academy Chicago, IL | 4.0 |
| Cumberland Elem School Toledo, IL | 4.0 |
| Emerson Elem School Berwyn, IL | 4.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Emerson Elem School
What grades does Emerson Elem School serve?
Emerson Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Emerson Elem School?
Emerson Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elem School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson Elem School rank in IL?
Emerson Elem School ranks #3,520 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Emerson Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Emerson Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson Elem School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Emerson Elem School a charter school?
No, Emerson Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson Elem School a Title I school?
No, Emerson Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson Elem School?
63.6% of students at Emerson Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 63.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.8%
- Phone
- (708) 450-2002
Resources & Links
District
Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89- District Enrollment
- 4,153
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,096
- District Rank
- #7 of 9
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