EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Seymour Community Schools school district, located in Seymour, IN with about 345 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Emerson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 500 Emerson Dr in Seymour, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Seymour Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development for its diverse student population. By focusing on core curriculum standards and utilizing modern instructional practices, Emerson Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while instilling a sense of community responsibility.
Beyond its academic focus, Emerson Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school emphasizes collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families to create a cohesive educational experience. With its central location in Seymour, the school plays an integral role in the neighborhood, serving as a hub for local families and contributing to the town’s broader commitment to public education and student development.
For more information, contact Emerson Elementary School at (812) 522-2596 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-2596
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Seymour, IN with about 345 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Seymour Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 345
- Teachers:
- 16.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 345 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.