EMERSON SCHOOL (THE)

The Emerson School, located at 108-35 167th Street in Jamaica, Queens, is a private, independent educational institution serving students from preschool through the elementary grades. Founded with a philosophy centered on nurturing the "whole child," the school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates rigorous academic instruction with social-emotional development. Their approach is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of community responsibility, aiming to prepare students not only for future academic success but also for active, empathetic participation in society.

The school is well-regarded for its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and individualized attention from faculty. By blending traditional educational foundations with modern, progressive teaching methods, The Emerson School seeks to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in a supportive and inclusive setting. Its location in Jamaica serves as a hub for families looking for a community-oriented school that prioritizes character development alongside core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts.

108-35 167TH ST
JAMAICA, NY 11433
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EMERSON SCHOOL (THE) is a public Title I school in JAMAICA, NY with about 362 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
362
Teachers:
30
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 362 students

Black or African American
51.1%
Hispanic/Latino
19.9%
Asian
15.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
6.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
4.4%
White
2.2%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.