EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Emerson Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 school district, located in Maywood, IL with about 415 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 25 teachers, Emerson Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 311 Washington Blvd in Maywood, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Proviso Township area. As part of the local community infrastructure, the school is dedicated to providing core primary education to students in the surrounding neighborhoods, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing children for their future transition into middle school.

The school operates as a neighborhood anchor, reflecting the diverse and evolving character of Maywood. Like many schools in the region, Emerson Elementary typically emphasizes fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while striving to create a supportive environment for its student body. It plays a significant role in the daily life of local families, acting as a center for community engagement and a key provider of resources for its young learners.

For more information, contact Emerson Elem School at (708) 450-2002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

311 Washington Blvd
Maywood, IL 60153-2154
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EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Maywood, IL with about 415 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
415
Teachers:
25.43
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 415 students

Black or African American
65.8%
Hispanic/Latino
29.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
White
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.