Emerson Elem School

www.elmhurst205.org

439 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School, located at 400 N. West Ave in Elmhurst, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational institution within Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205. The school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Emerson strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the local Elmhurst community.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Emerson Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement. The school community emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and social-emotional learning, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere where every student feels valued. With a commitment to innovation and modern teaching practices, the school provides various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students’ interests and promote a lifelong love for learning.

439

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	66
Black	6
Asian	23
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
321 (73.1 %)
Hispanic
66 (15.0 %)
Asian
23 (5.2 %)
Two or More
21 (4.8 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elmhurst SD 205
Phone:	(630)834-5562
Website:	http://www.elmhurst205.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 77