EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EMERSON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Minneapolis Public School District school district, located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 500 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, EMERSON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 is a public school located in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Serving students in the Minneapolis Public Schools district, the school is situated in a vibrant, urban setting that allows it to engage closely with the local community. It is known for fostering an inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and cultural responsiveness to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

As part of the Minneapolis Public Schools system, EMERSON ELEMENTARY benefits from the district's broader initiatives focused on equity and personalized learning. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum with arts and community-based programming to enrich the student experience. By leveraging its central location and commitment to student success, Emerson strives to provide a supportive foundation for children as they navigate their early academic years.

For more information, contact EMERSON ELEMENTARY at (612) 668-3610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1421 SPRUCE PLACE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403-8888
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EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 500 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
500
Teachers:
33.09
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 500 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
71.6%
White
12.8%
Black or African American
10.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Asian
1.0%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

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.