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#2875 of 3,441 schools in OH
Emerson Academy
Elementary School · Emerson Academy · Dayton, OH
A charter elementary school in Dayton, OH where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 Hickory St, Dayton, OH 45410
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emerson Academy score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Emerson Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), 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
$46,766
Median home value
$97,800
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Smart Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| City Day Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.5 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Township Local School DistrictEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.5 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Kettering City Schools Mcesc Remote Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 2–4 | 0.5 mi | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Emerson Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Emerson Academy is listed in Emerson Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson Academy
Emerson Academy is a public elementary school in Dayton, OH, part of Emerson Academy, serving approximately 667 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,875 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson Academy
What grades does Emerson Academy serve?
Emerson Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Emerson Academy?
Emerson Academy has an enrollment of approximately 667 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Academy is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson Academy rank in OH?
Emerson Academy ranks #2,875 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Emerson Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Emerson Academy a charter school?
Yes, Emerson Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Emerson Academy a Title I school?
No, Emerson Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 667
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.3%
- Phone
- (937) 223-2889
- Area population (ZIP 45410)
- 15,617
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 45410; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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