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Emerson Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5Virtual
2421 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53704 · (608) 204-2000 · Part of Madison Metropolitan School District
Students
297
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
54%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Emerson Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of Wisconsin’s public schools
- Math proficiency 17 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts above the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 14.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency54.5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts44.5%
State average 38.6%
Location
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2421 E Johnson St, Madison
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K17
Kindergarten39
Grade 142
Grade 246
Grade 365
Grade 432
Grade 556
Enrollment over time
348’20
360’21
351’22
317’23
297’24
Down 14.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 43%Black 27%Hispanic 15%Two or more races 12%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
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.