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Emerson Elem School

400 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Top 10% School in Illinois

Ranked 47 of 955 in Illinois

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Emerson Elem School

400 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Top 10% School in Illinois

Ranked 47 of 955 in Illinois

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About Emerson Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 60%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 60% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
450
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 74.22%
Asian 5.56%
Hispanic 13.56%
Black 1.33%
Two+ Races 4.89%
Native Am. 0.44%
White
74.22%
Asian
5.56%
Hispanic
13.56%
Black
1.33%
Two+ Races
4.89%
Native Am.
0.44%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 450
50.89%
229 Female
49.11%
221 Male

Student Population

450 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Emerson Elem School Contact Information

Address

400 N West Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Phone

(630) 834-5562

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TOP 47 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Emerson Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Jill Zapata has been approved by the district to be the next principal of Emerson Elementary School, beginning July 1. The update underscores a smooth leadership transition for the campus, while also bringing an experienced district educator to the fold. She has a background in student achievement, school culture and staff support. The announcement highlights continued focus on strong learning conditions, student growth and a connected elementary school community for Emerson families.

FAQ

Q1. What is the school environment like at Emerson Elementary School?

Ans. At Emerson Elementary School, in the local elementary setting, kids can build classroom habits, friendships, independence and confidence with consistent daily routines.

Q2. How does Emerson Elementary School connect families together?

Ans. Emerson Elementary School School Notices District Tools Lunch Information Attendance Family Facing Communications

Q3. Other learning opportunities at Emerson Elementary School?

Ans. Gifted programming is available at Emerson Elementary School for students who qualify, allowing them to receive more academic challenge in the public elementary school setting.

Q4. How does Emerson Elementary School contribute to the Elmhurst community?

Ans. The neighborhood school model of Emerson Elementary School is part of the established suburban education network at District 205, serving local families.

Q5. What are the benefits of sending your child to Emerson Elementary School?

Ans. Emerson Elementary School may be of interest to parents for its academic profile, neighborhood access, gifted program and functional K-5 pathway.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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