EMERSON EL

EMERSON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AMARILLO ISD school district, located in AMARILLO, TX with about 538 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 38 teachers, EMERSON EL 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 is a public school located in Amarillo, Texas, serving students as part of the Amarillo Independent School District (AISD). Situated on North Cleveland Street, the school acts as a foundational educational hub for its local neighborhood, focusing on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards and personal development for its elementary-aged population.

The school is committed to the mission of the Amarillo Independent School District, which prioritizes student success through structured curriculum, community engagement, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By maintaining a focus on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, EMERSON ELementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages both academic excellence and character building.

For more information, contact EMERSON EL at (806) 326-4350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 N CLEVELAND
AMARILLO, TX 79107-5394
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EMERSON EL is a public Title I school in AMARILLO, TX with about 538 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
AMARILLO ISD
Total Students:
538
Teachers:
38.47
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 538 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EMERSON EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
85.7%
White
6.5%
Black or African American
4.8%
Two or more races
2.0%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.