Emerson Elementary School

323 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

323

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	70
Black	4
Asian	9
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
227 (70.3 %)
Hispanic
70 (21.7 %)
Two or More
12 (3.7 %)
Asian
9 (2.8 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Seymour Community Schools
Phone:	(812)522-2596
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 46

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 59