Emerson ElementaryMiddle School

519 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Emerson Elementary-Middle School is a public school located in the Berg-Lahser neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), the school is situated in a residential area and serves as a local hub for families in the northwest section of the city. The facility is designed to support the educational progression of students throughout their formative years, allowing for a consistent learning environment from early childhood through the middle school transition.

The school operates with a focus on core academic standards, typically emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social development within the urban school district framework. Like many schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, Emerson integrates various district-wide initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes, providing nutritional programs, and fostering a supportive community atmosphere. Its location on Huntington Road positions it as a significant educational resource for the surrounding community, committed to preparing its diverse student body for high school and beyond.
519
Total Students
36.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson ElementaryMiddle School
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic3
Black508
Two or More2
American Indian2
  • Black
    508 (97.9 %)
  • White
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone: (313)831-9688
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 477
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 66
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 52
Grade 6 44
Grade 7 70
Grade 8 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Emerson ElementaryMiddle School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten52
Grade 174
Grade 256
Grade 366
Grade 451
Grade 552
Grade 644
Grade 770
Grade 854
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Emerson ElementaryMiddle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24647.4%
Male27352.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)