Emerson Elementary School vs. Longfellow Elementary School
Should you attend Emerson Elementary School or Longfellow Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Longfellow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
263 students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#90 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
35
36
Grade 1 Students
44
62
Grade 2 Students
48
56
Grade 3 Students
47
52
Grade 4 Students
40
53
Grade 5 Students
49
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
7%
4%
% White
62%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%