Emerson Elem

www.kckps.org

182 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School is located in Kansas City, Kansas, and operates as part of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. The school serves a diverse student population in the community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for elementary-aged children. As part of the KCKPS district, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards, aiming to prepare students for middle school through a balance of core subjects and character development initiatives.

The school’s location on South 29th Street places it within an established neighborhood, where it serves as a central hub for families in the area. By utilizing the resources and administrative support of the KCKPS district, Emerson Elementary emphasizes equity and student success, offering various programs designed to support diverse learning styles. For families interested in current academic calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific extracurricular offerings, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at [www.kckps.org](http://www.kckps.org).

182

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	128
Black	26
Asian	5
Two or More	13

Hispanic
128 (70.3 %)
Black
26 (14.3 %)
Two or More
13 (7.1 %)
White
10 (5.5 %)
Asian
5 (2.7 %)

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:	Kansas City
Phone:	(913)627-5900
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 27

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 37