School Overview
Emerson Elementary School, located in the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Salt Lake City School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive environment for students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs. Its location in a historic residential area makes it a walkable neighborhood hub that encourages active parental involvement and close community partnerships.

In addition to its core curriculum, Emerson Elementary is noted for its dedication to the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning into the daily classroom experience. The school offers various programs designed to challenge students academically while providing enrichment opportunities that help prepare them for middle school. By leveraging its committed staff and the active support of its PTA, Emerson strives to maintain a nurturing, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in both their educational pursuits and character development.
467
Total Students
30.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson School
Demographic Student Count
White330
Hispanic91
Black1
Asian6
Two or More32
American Indian3
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    330 (70.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    91 (19.5 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (6.9 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Salt Lake District
Phone: (801)481-4819
Website: http://emerson.slcschools.org/
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 84
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 72
Grade 2 80
Grade 3 89
Grade 4 67
Grade 5 40
Grade 6 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Emerson School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten55
Grade 172
Grade 280
Grade 389
Grade 467
Grade 540
Grade 664
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Emerson School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22648.4%
Male24151.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)