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Emerson Elem
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1429 S 29th, Kansas City, KS 66106 · (913) 627-5900 · Part of Kansas City Unified School District 500
Students
171
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
92%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Emerson Elem
- Reading / language arts 9 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 27.9%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 35.5%
Location
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1429 S 29th, Kansas City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten22
Grade 127
Grade 235
Grade 334
Grade 424
Grade 529
Enrollment over time
164’20
163’21
182’22
180’23
171’24
Up 4.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 63%Black 23%White 6%Two or more races 6%Asian 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.