Excellent
#91 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 7% in state
Emerson Elem
Elementary School · Kansas City · Kansas City, KS
A Kansas City elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1429 S 29th, Kansas City, KS 66106
- Math 56% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emerson Elem score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Emerson Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,656/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,294
Median home value
$154,500
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Stanley ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Silver City ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 1,421 | Compare → |
| John Fiske ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Noble Prentis ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kansas City
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #1 of 42
- District spending per student
- $17,613NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerson Elem is listed in Kansas City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson Elem
Emerson Elem is a public elementary school in Kansas City, KS, part of Kansas City, serving approximately 180 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson Elem
What grades does Emerson Elem serve?
Emerson Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Emerson Elem?
Emerson Elem has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elem is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson Elem rank in KS?
Emerson Elem ranks #91 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Emerson Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson Elem has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Emerson Elem a charter school?
No, Emerson Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson Elem a Title I school?
No, Emerson Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson Elem?
89.4% of students at Emerson Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wyandotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (913) 627-5900
- Area population (ZIP 66106)
- 23,762
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66106; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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