Emerson Elementary School

www.indianola.ia.us/k12/emerson/

396 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School, located in Indianola, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Indianola Community School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing core subjects, social-emotional learning, and foundational skills, Emerson Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a positive school culture.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Indianola community, focusing on strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, Emerson Elementary strives to instill a love for lifelong learning and character development in every child. As a representative of the district’s dedication to excellence, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in an inclusive and nurturing classroom setting.

396

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	23
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
348 (87.9%)
Hispanic
23 (5.8%)
Two or More
17 (4.3%)
Black
4 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Indianola Comm School District
Phone:	(515)961-9550
Website:	http://www.indianola.ia.us/k12/emerson/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 71