EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Emerson Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Berwyn South SD 100 school district, located in Berwyn, IL with about 365 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Emerson Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Emerson Elementary School, located at 6850 31st St in Berwyn, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Berwyn South School District 100. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students in the local community, focusing on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive atmosphere for diverse learners. As part of a district dedicated to preparing students for future success, Emerson emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of essential social and emotional skills during the formative elementary years.

The school is situated in a residential area of Berwyn, acting as a neighborhood hub for families and children. Like many schools in the district, Emerson benefits from community-focused programming and a commitment to integrating technology and modern pedagogical strategies into the classroom. By prioritizing collaborative efforts between educators, parents, and the surrounding community, Emerson Elementary aims to cultivate an inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and long-term academic growth.

For more information, contact Emerson Elem School at (708) 795-2322 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6850 31st St
Berwyn, IL 60402-3058
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EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Berwyn, IL with about 365 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
365
Teachers:
26.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 365 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
77.0%
White
15.6%
Black or African American
3.0%
Asian
2.2%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.