EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EMERSON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 526 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, EMERSON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 in the Highland neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body, emphasizing core academic skills while striving to meet the unique social and developmental needs of children in the K–5 range. Its location on Georgia Street SE positions it as a key community hub, providing essential educational resources to the surrounding local families.

The school’s mission generally reflects the broader goals of the APS district, focusing on equitable access to quality instruction and student success. EMERSON ELEMENTARY works to cultivate a positive school culture through various programs that encourage student engagement, literacy development, and mathematical proficiency. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the emotional well-being of its students, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, serving as a pillar of support within the Albuquerque community.

For more information, contact EMERSON ELEMENTARY at (505) 880-3744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.