EMERSON SCHOOL (THE)

www.theemersonschool.com

293 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

293

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EMERSON SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	79
Black	147
Asian	37
Two or More	4
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	10

Black
147 (50.2 %)
Hispanic
79 (27.0 %)
Asian
37 (12.6 %)
American Indian
11 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (3.4 %)
White
5 (1.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
Phone:	(718)657-4801
Website:	http://www.theemersonschool.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 106

Ungraded 4