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Emerson Primary School

Elementary School · Sidney City

901 Campbell Rd, Sidney, OH 45365

Enrollment

332

Student-Teacher

19.5:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 2nd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Ohio schools

#2,492 of 3,441

In Sidney

#5 of 9

public schools

In district

#3 of 7

Sidney City

Equity

7.8 / 10

Very Good

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Emerson Primary School

5.3/10

Elementary School in Sidney · grades Kindergarten – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.6/10

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4.1/10

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About Emerson Primary School

Emerson Primary School is a public elementary school in Sidney, OH, part of Sidney City. Emerson Primary School serves approximately 332 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Emerson Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,492 of 3,441 schools in OH.

Structured state assessment records for Emerson Primary School show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

How it compares0.5 pts below district
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • OH avg 6.7

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,769
Chronic Absenteeism22.3%

Emerson Primary School — Students at Emerson Primary School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

63%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2018-19)

Math Proficiency 70.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 69.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
School
State
N/A

Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
52%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.8/10.

How Emerson Primary School Compares

See how Emerson Primary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.3/10
28th percentile in OH
Academic
6.7/10
Average
Growth
4.8/10
Below Average
Environment
4.6/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
63%
Teaching Staff
20:1 student-teacher ratio
17 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.3%

Location

901 Campbell Rd, Sidney, OH 45365

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Emerson Primary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Anna Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 8.4 miles away, in nearby Anna), which scores notably higher. Another option is Fairlawn Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 5.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HOLY ANGELS SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sidney, see our Sidney schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 9.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Sidney Middle School Sidney 0.2 mi 5.6
Sidney High School Sidney 0.2 mi 4.1
Jacket Virtual Academy Sidney 0.2 mi 3.8
Longfellow Primary School Sidney 1.0 mi 5.0
HOLY ANGELS SCHOOL Sidney 0.8 mi 7.9
Northwood Intermediate School Sidney 1.5 mi 7.1
Whittier Early Childhood Center Sidney 1.7 mi 5.2
LEHMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Sidney 2.2 mi 7.2
Fairlawn Elementary School Sidney 5.1 mi 8.3
Fairlawn High School Sidney 5.1 mi 8.6
Anna High School Anna 8.1 mi 7.8
Anna Middle School Anna 8.1 mi 7.3
Piqua Junior High School Piqua 8.2 mi 4.7
Piqua High School Piqua 8.2 mi 4.0
Anna Elementary School Anna 8.4 mi 9.2
Upper Valley Career Center Piqua 8.5 mi 5.7
Springcreek Primary Elementary School Piqua 9.0 mi 5.6
NICHOLAS SCHOOL Piqua 9.5 mi 7.8
Piqua Central Intermediate School Piqua 9.6 mi 6.3
PIQUA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Piqua 9.7 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 45365 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,044

Median Home Value

$173,000

Median Rent

$899/mo

Population

28,955

College Educated

19.1%

Homeownership

68.2%

Avg Commute

18.6 min

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Median Age

41.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Emerson Primary School

What grades does Emerson Primary School serve?

Emerson Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend Emerson Primary School?

Emerson Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Primary School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Emerson Primary School rank in OH?

Emerson Primary School ranks #2,492 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Emerson Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Emerson Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson Primary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Emerson Primary School a charter school?

No, Emerson Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Emerson Primary School a Title I school?

No, Emerson Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson Primary School?

63.0% of students at Emerson Primary 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
29 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
332
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Free/Reduced Lunch
63.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.3%

District

Sidney City
District Enrollment
3,123
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,769
District Rank
#3 of 7

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